I think that teens can take longer to put what they are thinking into words sometimes because there is so much going on at a feeling level (not just a thought level) for them all the time. "Like" seems to be just one of those filler sounds you throw into your sentences when you are trying to think of how to complete your thought. Also, I don't think that teens have many role models in popular culture of articulate people whose speech patterns they might want to emulate. When I hear actors and popular musicians interviewed, I am seldom impressed by their eloquence. Oh well....I guess there could be worse teen afflictions?:rolleyes: Elaine

We must have some things in common if preparing lesson plans feels like a valid part of a day off. :) I love teaching my kids, but on the "hard days" I sometimes feel like I'd rather plan the curriculum and have someone else actually implement those lesson plans! I hope you get recharged and ready to charge onward with renewed perspective. ElaineJ

Thanks for your input. I'm starting at the beginning (upcoming 3rd grader), so it sounds like it would appply to our level but maybe isn't necessary? Elaine

Since I'm a beginner, sounds like I should probably get all three. Thanks for your help. Elaine

Wow....I haven't been on the board for awhile and I come back to find ths new format! It is a bit harder for me to scan for topics than the previous board style, so I apologize if this has been asked recently. Anyway, I am trying to order the Classical Writing Aesop material from Rainbow Resource, and I'm not sure which books I need. If I order the Teacher's Manual and the Student book, do I still need to order the book entitled simply Classical Writing Aesop? I want to get what I need to make it as user friendly as possible, but of course I don't want to spend anymore than I have to spend. Thanks! Elaine