HOD Drawn Into the Heart of Reading?

RealLifeMama · 05-23-2012, 08:12 PM

Has anyone used Heart of Dakota's Drawn into the Heart of Reading?
I am thinking I would like to use it, but I am not using a HOD curriculum guide. I have a few questions about it, so if you are reading this and have used it, I would love to ask you a few questions.

mom2boys · 05-23-2012, 08:14 PM

of course I have.

I've used all of HOD stuff for years.

Ask away!!

Mandolin Gypsy · 05-23-2012, 08:24 PM

I have used it.

I'll answer whatever I can! I know you have another lady on here to help you also!!

RealLifeMama · 05-23-2012, 08:33 PM

Hooray!

I am not using the HOD guide, and what I am planning to use already has read alouds scheduled.
I looked at the sample pages on the HOD website. I am mostly wondering about how the character traits are taught. I noticed that "responsibility" is what is in the sample pages for biography. When I used HOD a couple years ago, it also had responsibility as the character trait during the biography that was read during storytime, even though we were not using HOD. Is there a different Biblical character trait focused on for each genre, or do you look for all the Godly character traits in each book?

Also, how much time does it take to do each lesson? I would be doing the 2/3 guide with my 9yo and the 4/5 level with my 11 year old. They have very different reading abilities.

Also, I guess what I am really wanting is something to help us dig deeper into the books that we read aloud as a family. So, we may go through "Historical Fiction" more than once next year, while we may never really get to "nonfiction" or "realistic fiction", KWIM? Would this be appropriate in that kind of situation, or would it start to make the kids dread real aloud time because it makes it seem like "work" to them?

Also, ETA, what do you/did you like about it? What do you/did you not like about it? What would you change?

mom2boys · 05-23-2012, 08:45 PM

it's only a reading program, so it would be separate from your historical readings or your free readings. It only took us about 20 minutes a day, including reading time, at those levels. each genre has it's own character trait, but you also look for others, too.

Mandolin Gypsy · 05-27-2012, 04:18 PM

Amy, I'm so sorry I took so long to get back to this thread for you!!!

I'm going to give my best effort to answering your questions thoroughly!

Okay. First, you were wondering how the character traits are taught. I will tell you first that the character traits are not taught every day of a unit. Let's look at the genre of 'mystery'. The character trait studied for mystery is loyalty. Out of the 15 days of the mystery unit, only 3 days are spent learning about the character trait of loyalty. I will give you an example of how loyalty is taught at the 2/3 level. This is on day 4....You introduce the definition of loyalty and look up/read Proverbs 19:11. Then, you share a general example of loyalty from your own life. Then, you help your student think of an example of loyalty from thier own life (either themselves or someone else). Then, you introduce the definition and scripture for fairness. (Jeremiah 17:10). Then, you discuss real life examples of fairness being demonstrated. Then, the student reads that day's assigned pages aloud and looks for examples of loyalty and fairness. And the last part gives you questions to ask for discussion after the child has read aloud to you. And that's it on Day 4 of Mystery. Hope that helps. Sorry if this paragraph seems muttled!!

Yes, there is a different character trait studied with each genre.

As for the time it takes, each lesson is different. You don't do the same things everyday. Some days, the student just reads the assigned pages and tells you what they read, etc., and other days there are activities. The upper levels have more worksheet exercises to fill out than the 2/3 level. Goodness, I would allot 10 to 30 minutes each day. You can look ahead to see which days take longer.

Here are my personal thoughts:

I will not do DITHOR the entire school year through. We do one unit and then take a month off. I like to expose them to *some* literature study, but I see no need to make it a continual focus of study below high school. Kids draw so much on their own when they read. I also want them to know that reading is for enjoyment, we read to live, and that reading isn't "for school". Taking the lighter approach keeps the enjoyment in literature study for them.

I like it because it is easy to use. You do not have to buy a TM for each level-it is all in one, which I love. Also, as you know, I like it because you can choose what books you use.

I'm sure you could repeat genres if you like. Just use a different book each time. Maybe each time choose a little more challenging book.

Hope this helps a little!

I have the TM right in front of me, let me know if you have any more ?'s and I will make sure I don't leave you hanging!!

RealLifeMama · 05-29-2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2lovetheirchildren

I will not do DITHOR the entire school year through. We do one unit and then take a month off. I like to expose them to *some* literature study, but I see no need to make it a continual focus of study below high school. Kids draw so much on their own when they read. I also want them to know that reading is for enjoyment, we read to live, and that reading isn't "for school". Taking the lighter approach keeps the enjoyment in literature study for them.

Thank you for typing out all of that reply!
I especially appreciate this part that I quoted. That makes a lot of sense and is probably a good approach for us, too.

05-23-2012, 08:12 PM	#1
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	HOD Drawn Into the Heart of Reading? Has anyone used Heart of Dakota's Drawn into the Heart of Reading? I am thinking I would like to use it, but I am not using a HOD curriculum guide. I have a few questions about it, so if you are reading this and have used it, I would love to ask you a few questions. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

05-23-2012, 08:14 PM	#2
mom2boys Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,811	Re: HOD Drawn Into the Heart of Reading? of course I have. I've used all of HOD stuff for years. Ask away!! __________________ Darci wife to Lester and gentle homeschooling mama to 6 boys: Jake (20) Jesse (19) Jamie (16) Ben (14) Greyson (11) Gabe (8) INFP and DYT 3/2

05-23-2012, 08:24 PM	#3
Mandolin Gypsy Deactivated "The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep." Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Where I don't owe a tax called 'pretty' for occupying the space marked 'female'. Posts: 726	Re: HOD Drawn Into the Heart of Reading? I have used it. I'll answer whatever I can! I know you have another lady on here to help you also!!

05-23-2012, 08:33 PM	#4
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: HOD Drawn Into the Heart of Reading? Hooray! I am not using the HOD guide, and what I am planning to use already has read alouds scheduled. I looked at the sample pages on the HOD website. I am mostly wondering about how the character traits are taught. I noticed that "responsibility" is what is in the sample pages for biography. When I used HOD a couple years ago, it also had responsibility as the character trait during the biography that was read during storytime, even though we were not using HOD. Is there a different Biblical character trait focused on for each genre, or do you look for all the Godly character traits in each book? Also, how much time does it take to do each lesson? I would be doing the 2/3 guide with my 9yo and the 4/5 level with my 11 year old. They have very different reading abilities. Also, I guess what I am really wanting is something to help us dig deeper into the books that we read aloud as a family. So, we may go through "Historical Fiction" more than once next year, while we may never really get to "nonfiction" or "realistic fiction", KWIM? Would this be appropriate in that kind of situation, or would it start to make the kids dread real aloud time because it makes it seem like "work" to them? Also, ETA, what do you/did you like about it? What do you/did you not like about it? What would you change? __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

05-23-2012, 08:45 PM	#5
mom2boys Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,811	Re: HOD Drawn Into the Heart of Reading? it's only a reading program, so it would be separate from your historical readings or your free readings. It only took us about 20 minutes a day, including reading time, at those levels. each genre has it's own character trait, but you also look for others, too. __________________ Darci wife to Lester and gentle homeschooling mama to 6 boys: Jake (20) Jesse (19) Jamie (16) Ben (14) Greyson (11) Gabe (8) INFP and DYT 3/2

05-27-2012, 04:18 PM	#6
Mandolin Gypsy Deactivated "The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep." Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Where I don't owe a tax called 'pretty' for occupying the space marked 'female'. Posts: 726	Re: HOD Drawn Into the Heart of Reading? Amy, I'm so sorry I took so long to get back to this thread for you!!! I'm going to give my best effort to answering your questions thoroughly! Okay. First, you were wondering how the character traits are taught. I will tell you first that the character traits are not taught every day of a unit. Let's look at the genre of 'mystery'. The character trait studied for mystery is loyalty. Out of the 15 days of the mystery unit, only 3 days are spent learning about the character trait of loyalty. I will give you an example of how loyalty is taught at the 2/3 level. This is on day 4....You introduce the definition of loyalty and look up/read Proverbs 19:11. Then, you share a general example of loyalty from your own life. Then, you help your student think of an example of loyalty from thier own life (either themselves or someone else). Then, you introduce the definition and scripture for fairness. (Jeremiah 17:10). Then, you discuss real life examples of fairness being demonstrated. Then, the student reads that day's assigned pages aloud and looks for examples of loyalty and fairness. And the last part gives you questions to ask for discussion after the child has read aloud to you. And that's it on Day 4 of Mystery. Hope that helps. Sorry if this paragraph seems muttled!! Yes, there is a different character trait studied with each genre. As for the time it takes, each lesson is different. You don't do the same things everyday. Some days, the student just reads the assigned pages and tells you what they read, etc., and other days there are activities. The upper levels have more worksheet exercises to fill out than the 2/3 level. Goodness, I would allot 10 to 30 minutes each day. You can look ahead to see which days take longer. Here are my personal thoughts: I will not do DITHOR the entire school year through. We do one unit and then take a month off. I like to expose them to some literature study, but I see no need to make it a continual focus of study below high school. Kids draw so much on their own when they read. I also want them to know that reading is for enjoyment, we read to live, and that reading isn't "for school". Taking the lighter approach keeps the enjoyment in literature study for them. I like it because it is easy to use. You do not have to buy a TM for each level-it is all in one, which I love. Also, as you know, I like it because you can choose what books you use. I'm sure you could repeat genres if you like. Just use a different book each time. Maybe each time choose a little more challenging book. Hope this helps a little! I have the TM right in front of me, let me know if you have any more ?'s and I will make sure I don't leave you hanging!! Last edited by Mandolin Gypsy; 05-27-2012 at 04:21 PM.

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