Is there any way to get a Literature list for TOG?

[gardenschooler]

I know they use the Anthology of Western Literature, and I've looked at all the samples and everything under the sun over at the TOG site. We're going to be starting in Year 2, but other than the sample weeks and what books are listed, I can't really tell the entire reading list.

I just don't have a complete list of what the literature would consist of, because even if I could find a TOC of the Western Lit, I wouldn't know which selections are used.

Or is this something I'll only know after I order TOG and see what's listed?

[Karenciavo]

There is a scope and sequence (http://www.lampstandpress.com/xindex.php) on the homepage. Download it to see the titles scheduled.

[Janice in NJ]

Hi!

TOG's complete book list is obviously part of their program. :001_smile: But those of us who love Tapestry have found this is the most difficult aspect of sharing the program with others. The book list is really quite comprehensive, but as you have discovered it is masked by the use of anthologies.

However, TOG has recently put out a Scope and Sequence document for Years 1-3. (Year 3 is still obviously a work in progress.) It will give you a really good feel for what is covered at the Rhetoric level.

If you click here:

http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/tog_fast/

...you can then click on the colored tab for each year (Years 1-3). In the first few lines of each of the year-plan overviews, there is a link for a "Scope and Sequence" document. It will give you a really good idea of what is covered. If you look through the R level lists, be sure to peruse more than just the history and literature. TWTM lumps foundational philosophy and government documents IN with its "Great Books" reading lists. TOG separates Literature, History, Government, and Philosophy into separate disciplines with separate credits to be earned. Obviously they aren't REALLY separated! :001_smile: You are studying these documents and philosophers at the same time that you are studying the history and lit of the same period! They all tie together when you are doing a unit-study approach. But it does simplify things as far as the administration of your homeschool is concerned. Your child is earning credits that look "normal" on a high-school transcript.

Please note that they did not include the Fine Arts credits either. A high-schooler can combine the student of art, music, and architecture to earn credits in Fine Arts.

Peace,
Janice

Enjoy your little people
Enjoy your journey

P.S. I starting typing this earlier today and got pulled away and forgot to hit the "Submit" key.... so all of this has probably been addressed by someone else already.....but darn it... I took the time to type it, so I'm gonna' hit "Submit!" :D

[Janice in NJ]

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[Karenciavo]

Your answers are always so useful. Look at all that great info you added, much better than my, "Here ya go." :D

[gardenschooler]

Thank you both!

I had actually looked at the scope and sequence before, when you first posted the link to it, Janice. I printed it out and gave it to dh, because I thought that would be the easiest way to describe the program to him.
He still has it, so I forgot all about it. :001_smile: That answers all of my questions, and I have a better idea. It looks great!

[Montana Peach]

You can also go to The Bookshelf and look at the books in the online order forms by year and unit.