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Gamom3
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We've just started Writing Tales and I love it. We did Writing Strands too. I like the program, but thought we needed a little more intense work because writing is a weakness of mine. That's not saying WT is intense; it just requires more work out of DD. It has grammar in it which I like because it's another place to bring it all together.

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Since you asked, I'll be brutally honest. No offense to fans of the program, but IMO the writing style that is taught in WriteShop is flowery and woefully outmoded. That's my biggest contention. I found many of the examples used in the program ridiculously overwrought. I just couldn't use that. It's not what I want to teach my child. IEW's approach is somewhat similar, but from what I've seen (and I've only just seen samples) their examples look much better. Before I make a decision on IEW, I'll have to see it up-close-and-personal. I'm eagerly awaiting the spring curriculum fairs for the opportunity to do just that! :)

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Well, I really like Classical Writing.

However I also really like FLL for my younger ones. I'm debating on FLL-3 or CW for my up and coming 3rd grader (perhaps I'll do both). Then again SWB's new writing program looks very interesting. But my little guy can already compose an entire fable with difficulty as long as I'm typing it... so we'll see.

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I agree that some of the samples in WS get way too flowery. Fortunately that has NOT been a problem w/ my 13yos, lol. He is very much a "get to the point" kid so the extra attention to description is a good workout for him.

 

I think the strength of WriteShop is in its checklists and TM for grading and editing. The incremental lessons, specific skill builders, and progression are perfect for us.

 

 

April and GAmom-- y'all can go to writeshop.com and see samples for how it's set up in both the student book and teacher book.

 

I looked at IEW a few years ago trying to find something for my hates-writing kid. He was in a co-op where they used IEW. Neither of us cared for the style at all. Definitely a preference thing :-)

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I am using Aesop with one and "For Older Children-Aesop and Homer" with oldest two. I'm seeing some good things and I am getting grammar done along the way.

 

I also have IEW but my children just like CW better. Not exactly sure why, but I'm going with it!!

 

However, we just started CW in January and I plan on doing it on a calendar year basis so I can continue to work on it through the summer.

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