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Omnibus I Student Text (Fourth Edition)
SKU
011827
ISBN
9781936648719
Grade 7
Classical
Christian/Religious
High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
Omnibus I covers Biblical and Classical Civilizations with emphasis on the logic stage.
Each Omnibus is divided into two semesters with primary (traditional Great Books) and secondary (other) book selections for each. These selections and the course built around them are rigorous; very rigorous. Some parents might be concerned about portions of the content. The editors are clear about several things. First, they assume that evil is to be conquered rather than evaded. Secondly, they assume that godly oversight and protection will accompany the student through this coursework. Thirdly, they see the Christian home as a boot camp where students are taught to handle their weapons - under godly, patient supervision. Lastly, since the Bible includes the same topics as these books there is no subject that this curriculum will raise in the minds of junior or senior high students that would not also be raised as he reads the Bible.
If you're beginning to feel overwhelmed, relax. These texts will instill confidence even as they make the job easier for you. In essence, they're comprised of stand-alone guides for reading, studying and understanding these Great Books and the Great Conversation of ideas they represent. Beginning with an introductory worldview essay, a session is outlined for each day a book is to be studied. The number of weeks in a study varies with the selection. Discussion is a major part of every book study. Some days the discussion is general with an eye on comprehension but more often the focus is textual, cultural, and biblical analysis. There are daily reading assignments and almost daily writing assignments plus a large selection of optional activities.
Publisher's Description of Omnibus I Student Text (Fourth Edition)
Omnibus is the classical Christian educational answer to history, theology, and literature.
Omnibus is a Latin term meaning "all-encompassing." Completing Omnibus I will provide the student a full credit in Ancient World History I, Doctrine and Theology I, and Ancient Literature I. Combining these disciplines will have students grow in their appreciation of the unity of all knowledge, and all the material is taught through a biblical worldview.
The student text leads the student through the study of the great works, from the dawn of time to the fall of Rome, teaching with the emphasis on ideas, not simply information.
The text includes two separate but compatible courses, the Primary books course and the Secondary books course. Primary books tend to be closely tied to the time period and include more primary source materials. Secondary books are, at times, lighter reading. Primary is scheduled for five days per week. Secondary for three days per week.
This book includes a daily schedule and will make teaching and interacting with the greatest works of Western Civilization both enjoyable and profitable. Students will also apply and further develop their skills in composition, logic, and aesthetics. Students completing all six years of Omnibus will have carefully studied every book of the Bible, too.
The student text assigns the readings for the primary and secondary books each day. We have gathered these books into discounted kits. The Primary reading covers books that the student will interact with most. Papers, tests, field trips, etc. will generally be more geared to the primary books. Secondary reading is not necessarily less important, but it is given less emphasis.
Category Description for Omnibus I: Biblical and Classical Civilizations
First Semester Primary Books: Genesis, Exodus, Epic of Gilgamesh, Code of Hammurabi, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, Odyssey, Histories, Oresteia, Plutarch's Lives.
First Semester Secondary Books: Chosen by God, Till We Have Faces, The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse & His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Minor Prophets.
Second Semester Primary Books: Theban Trilogy, The Last Days of Socrates, The Early History of Rome, Luke & Acts, Aeneid, The Twelve Caesars, Julius Caesar, Revelation.
Second Semester Secondary Books: The Silver Chair, The Last Battle, The Best Things in Life, The Unaborted Socrates, Galatians, Romans, James, The Eagle of the Ninth, The Screwtape Letters, The Holiness of God.
Details
| Product Format: | Binder |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 7 |
| Brand: | Veritas Press |
| Author: | Douglas Wilson |
| ISBN: | 9781936648719 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 4.3 |
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Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 17, 2009
I cannot recommend this product enough! My daughter has not stopped talking about it since we started She absolutely loved it!This is an intensive class that covers many subjects such as Theology Debate Literature and History My very first excitement came when my daughter came to me after reading one of the books required and said "Mom I don't agree with what this book says" Then she went on to give her reasons as to why she didn't agree and she even gave Scriptures from the Bible to back up her thoughts She's only in 7th grade! This is what this does for your child this Curriculum teaches them to think things out for themselves and come up with a logical conclusion with a Christian perspective This has been the most schoolwork she has ever done and she has devoured it In fact we didn't get it done by June and she asked if she may please continue the work through summer because she doesn't want to miss anything I am not joking she REALLY asked that! It takes a few hours a day but then again it is 4 classes in one As far as the teaching aspect I have a full time in home daycare for single moms so I am extremely busy The Teacher CD had everything I needed to help grade her work and I quite enjoyed watching her writing and thought process change throughout the year She sees the Bible in a new light as well I also enjoyed sitting and reading the textbook lesson with her before she started her reading of the assigned book for the week The lesson gives a good overview for those of us who haven't read the books on the list and do not have time to do so I did not need to prepare for the lessons before hand we just opened up the book and started It is worth far more than the asking price I definitely recommend the Teacher CD no matter what The only problem I had was at the beginning I wasn't sure how to begin but after we read the first lesson and walked through it together she went off flying!! Basically what you do is read the lesson/overview of the assigned book for the week Then at the end of the lesson there are questions for your child to answer covering all the subjects I listed above The books are classical books and I found most of them at my local Library (mainly in Seattle's Library system) Then at one point in the question section the text says read from this page to this page today in your assigned book Then the next day your child has more questions under the title heading "Day two" at the end of the lesson to ask about the reading assignment they just had This continues all week long By the end of the week they have read the entire book! Some books did take 2 weeks but it is all figured out for your child so they know exactly how much to read Make sure and give your child time to read as well because it is again intensive but oh so worth it There are mid-terms semester finals and finals that are all accumulative I think this is a must for every homeschooling family
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