The logic stage is about fifth to eighth grade. These students are largely independent, though I do try to pick a subject each year to do with them just to connect with them a little more.
For Bible, all my kids who can read use the SOAP method of Bible study to do their own personal Bible reading each day. They choose the book of the Bible they’re reading. They keep their notes in a notebook of their choice. This year, Logic and Rhetoric stages are doing Apologetics for Bible class. They read these books on their own and at the end of each book, we sit and discuss. I encourage them to write down questions they may have as they go. We’ll discuss the questions that didn’t get answered in their reading as they finish each book. For logic, these books include:
Cold-Case Christianity for Kids
For history, my logic stage students also use The Story of the World, Volume 2. I do print all the coloring sheets and maps for them, as well, and include them in projects from the Activity Guide that I do with the grammar stage kids. They also have history supplements that they read by themselves to supplement their learning. I don’t have them answer questions or do worksheets for these books. They keep notes as they read and at the end of each book, they’ll write a book summary. I also have them keep a timeline, adding things they read to the timeline as they go.
The Story of Rolf and the Viking Bow
The World of Columbus and Sons
Marco Polo: His Travels and Adventures
For literature, all reading is based on the medieval time period. Again, the students keep notes on what they are reading and write a book summary at the end of each book.
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
English Literature for Boys and Girls
Time Castaway: The Mona Lisa Key
For grammar, my middle school students are using 180 Daily Lessons on their level. I usually rotate years with Easy Grammar one year and 180 Daily Lessons the next. These are quick grammar reminders each day, since they should be grammar proficient by this stage.
For writing, my logic stage kids are using The Creative Writer, Level 2. They used Level 1 last year and loved it. They begged to continue the series.
For handwriting, my logic stage students do copywork twice a week. They pick a paragraph from something they’ve read this week or can use their memory verse or poetry memory. They keep a handwriting notebook for this copywork. They are expected to write cleanly and neatly in this notebook. I don’t usually harass them about their handwriting anywhere but this notebook. I just need to know they CAN write well. I also let them choose if they want to print or use cursive.
For science, my logic stage kids are doing biology, as well. They’re reading independently, keeping notes as they read, and they’ll be doing some experiments from Janice VanCleave’s Biology for Every Kid.
Barron’s Visual Learning Biology
GIANTmicrobes Cells Coloring Book
Basher Science: Biology: Life as We Know It!
Exploring the World of Biology
Who Was George Washington Carver?
Where are the Galapagos Islands?
For logic, this stage is using The Fallacy Detective this year. This is one of my kids’ favorite logic books. I think they’d use it every year if I let them.
For foreign languages, my logic stage students use Rosetta Stone 3-4 days a week to learn their language of choice. They can pick a new language at the beginning of the year, but must stick with it all year.
For math, my logic stage kids are using Life of Fred. They use Fractions, Decimals and Percents, and then the Pre-Algebra series.
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