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  1. Put That in Writing Level 1. Most of the reviews I have seen for it have been negative. The program is not perfect, but my 7th graders' writing has really matured as we have gone through the book. It is whole to parts which has helped them gain ownership over the writing process. They can actually sit down and complete their writing assignments now without me having to walk them through all the steps.
  2. That is a good question! I just received my copies last week and have only skimmed through them. The TOC lists the following: Essay One: From issue to ANI Essay Two: The Five Common Topics Essay Three: Comparison I -Similarities Essay Four: Comparison II - Degree & Kind Essay Five: Definition Essay Six: Circumstance Essay Seven: Relation Essay Eight Testimony Essay Nine: Review Looking at the sample essays for units three and four it seems that comparison is used only for invention purposes. The sample essays are not compare/contrast essays. I wonder what else has been removed.
  3. The year-at-a-glance chart proposes a 28 week schedule consisting of two class meetings a week.. The first week is an introduction to the canons of classical composition. Then it's 3 weeks for each of the 9 essay modules.
  4. I am currently using R&S 7 with my 7th grade boys. I have found that spreading some of the more difficult lessons over two days has really helped with their comprehension and retention of the material. We do the lesson and class practice on the first day and if there is a worksheet I have them do that. On day 2 we skim the lesson again and I have them do the written exercises. They went from c's to a's on their chapter tests doing it this way. As for your original question, I am wondering how much grammar is enough, too!
  5. We used DriversEd.com and I have no complaints. My hearing impaired son passed his written and driving tests on his first try using their program. He turned 18 before finishing the teen course and they let us switch to the adult course without any extra charges. I plan to use them with the rest of my kiddos. http://driversed.com/texas/
  6. I emailed the authors for a copy of the answer key and for the essay assignments. You only need the student text and one of the workbooks. I am not sure if it is designed to be cycled through twice or not, but after looking at the level II samples I think you could just use the second workbook. I remember reading somewhere that the model selections for Level II were more difficult, but it seems like the assignments are the same. I know how you feel about writing programs! I am sorry to have added another one to your list! :-)
  7. You can view samples on Amazon.com. I had a few questions about using the program, so I contacted the authors throught their website . They were very helpful. As to secular or Christian, some of the models are from the Bible and some of the writing assignments are concerned with Christian themes. The encomium section discusses praising God. We haven't worked through the complete text yet, so there could be more Christian elements than I have mentioned here. It is a really well done program. It is similar to Composition in the Classical Tradition, but for a younger audience. I also like how it treats the progym as a specific set of exercises to work through in order to get to somewhere else rather than as it's own destination. Hope that helps! -Amber
  8. I am using this program with my 7th graders: http://www.writingtheclassicalway.com/. The program is used in 7th and 8th grade at the authors' school, so your student is at the the target grade-level. -Amber
  9. She also used Writing Strands with her students at some point: http://www.higherupandfurtherin.blogspot.ca/2008/08/teaching-writing-starting-late_8560.html
  10. Those are covered in Season 3 which I have not seen. BBR season 1 does not teach anything about the writing process. It teaches literary terms, summarizing, and newspaper writing. I think BBR might be overkill if you are doing WWS since WWS covers literary analysis.
  11. I just received my copy today, so I don't have any actual experience with the program. It does not teach composition. It is more of an introduction to literature. Basic literary terms are covered. The first assignment is a paraphrase and a two page summary of a book of your choice. The second assignment is a pamphlet explaining the conflict, characters, plot, and other elements of a book of your choice. Instruction is geared toward the student. I haven't yet viewed the material for the third assignment. Do you have any specific questions?
  12. Ds18 used Driversed.com last summer. He passed his written exam on the first try, so I was pleased with their program. The in-car component is well organized and tells you exactly what to cover and when. I would use them again. -Amber
  13. :iagree: We used this with my oldest who was implanted 14 years ago. We have also used StarFall.com and good old McGuffey Primer and Readers. This is a resource we just found out about which I think she might find helpful http://www.hearingjourney.com/index.cfm -Amber
  14. This is what we will be using for 5th grade: Horizons Math 5/6 Hake Grammar 6 SWI-B McGuffey's 5th Reader Second Form Latin/Henle I FMOMA and FMOMT from Memoria Press Christian Studies IV DIY Science Notebook Music lessons
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