Loving Literature

Jasmine recently completed a novel using DITHOR for her literature study.  I'm sad that this awesome literature study doesn't extend beyond the ninth grade.  It technically should end after eighth grade, but for students that haven't had a strong background in literature, DITHOR works well with high school level literature.
Jasmine has not had much literature in her public school education.  As this was Jasmine's first year homeschooling, I knew she would need a gentle introduction to literature.  After years of struggling with comprehension issues, I spent an entire semester building her confidence in reading. 

Jasmine was reading the nonfiction book We Had Everything But Money.  I purposely chose a book that had personal stories.  I wanted her to be "drawn in".  It worked like a charm!

Using DITHOR with Jasmine had been amazing.  She is eager to dig into the lessons.  She loved the activities!

Right now she is working on the project at the end of the reading.  I assigned the Bible character project for her nonfiction book.  She is having so much fun with the object lessons that are reinforcing the character traits she studied during her reading.

Today she was studying the trait "cooperative" or "unity".  As a visual reminder of her lesson she was to make and wear a bracelet out of paper clips.

"I wish all my lessons were this fun."

I love hearing her say that.  She doesn't even realize that she's bragging about literature lessons!  Last year her favorite phrase was, "I hate reading."

I know my time using DITHOR with Jasmine is limited.  I have read about the High School plans that Carrie Austin had for Heart of Dakota's high school years.  I'm eagerly anticipating using them with my daughter.