Gamom3 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 When I google, I only come up with a few. Would you mind posting what you use? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Writing Tales! Love ya' Amy!! from, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensguys Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Classical Writing and Writing Tales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Classical Writing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Writing Strands. I also like the look of IEW, but we're not at that point yet. One I really didn't like was Write Shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Definitely Classical Writing--time consuming, but well worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Writing Skills Series by EPS. Similar to Wordsmith Apprentice. Covers grammar for writing as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 for older elementary/middle school we have really been enjoying Jump In Writing by Apologia. Angel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia in WA Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Another Classical Writing fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I just couldn't teach Classical Writing. I just ordered Apologia's Jump In and Analytical Grammar/Junior Analytical Grammar. Maybe we can revisit CW later. I LOVE the curriculum, but with four other younger dc, I just couldn't do it justice. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Institute for Excellence in Writing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRachel Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Classical Writing - It took me forever to finally understand how to teach it but it was worth it. I also REALLY like Writing Tales for the earlier progymnamata (pre-Homer). It was the main reason I finally got how to teach CW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happykids Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Best homeschool money I have spent in 14 years of homeschooling! ~Sabrina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April in WA Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Can you tell me what you did not like about WriteShop. I've been using IEW. From what I see WriteShop is somewhat similar, yet you said you were interested in IEW. Just curious since I'm thinking of supplementing IEW for a little variety for one of my sons. Blessings, April in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Classical Writing and Wordsmith series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn in Ohio Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 IEW - the Student Writing Intensives and the History based lessons. I like Classical Writing too, but it takes so much time. The best curriculum is the one that actually gets used! Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 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! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theodwyn Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Another vote for IEW. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in TN Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 IEW has dramatically changed writing in our homeschool. My dd is doing so much better. I highly recommend TWSS and the SWI & SICCs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I have tried Classical Writing, Write Source (with TOG), Wordsmith Apprentice, and Writing Strands. I like IEW and Classical Composition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun.classical Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Classical Writing, hands down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Michael Clay Thompson Writing Program Classical Composition And I'm still interested in seeing the upper levels of Classical Writing when they are finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in GA Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Classical Writing, hands down! (What exactly does "hands down" mean, anyway? :confused: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori in MS Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 We use IEW now, but I am interested in SWB's writing curriculum that will be released this spring and summer. I can't wait until she writes the volume for logic stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in SoCal Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 the further we get in it, the more I see the benefits of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 So far Classical Writing, but Mr Thompson's series is calling my name and I may just take a look. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie in VA Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogster Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Without a doubt, it is IEW http://www.writing-edu.com/ We tried both Classical Writing and Writing Strands for a bit and they were not engaging or thorough enough for my taste. IEW was in a completely different league. I put of buying it because of the price. After borrowing one of the DVDs from a friend, I knew it would be worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Actually you could substitute any other program for teaching how to write a paragraph. It's Sentence c Composing that's made a difference in the quality of the paragraphs and writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herding Cats in NC Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 We are loving Writing Tales here. Ds is a very capable writer, but he doesn't enjoy it. But even he likes WT and doesn't complain at all about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in CA Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 IEW, I believe, is the most user friendly. It gets a big 'thumbs up' vote for my over-all favorite. I am also using Writing Tales II with my 10 yo though and we are loving it. ~Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 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 :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 It does take some time to understand, but is well worth the effort. We're just starting, but this year has been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I've used and like Writing Strands; Writer's Express, by Write Source; and McGraw Hill's Spectrum series. Regena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Classical Writing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Actually you could substitute any other program for teaching how to write a paragraph. It's Sentence cComposing that's made a difference in the quality of the paragraphs and writing. Can you link to Sentence Composing? Thanks, unsinkable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Put That in Writing http://www.barrettsbookshelf.com/ unsinkable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy in TX Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I like Classical Composition and IEW, too. I use CC for my younger two, who will be taking an IEW class at co-op next year. My oldest is in year 2 of IEW in co-op. Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrykiddos Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 it's a good fit for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizyPenguin Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 And I gave a detailed review of it at my blog today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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