I love Maxwell's books! Out of curiosity, though, what grades do you think that First Book in English, School Composition and Writing in English are most appropriate for? I know that the author suggests grades 3-5 for the first, 7-8 for the second, and high school for the third. But I see that many are using School Composition in 5th grade, and Writing in English for 7/8.
Those of you with experience, do these align with the skills taught in say, R&S or Hake...and if so, what years? I'm thinking of just following the author's suggestions (but have to find something for 6th then...) but I'm concerned that the progression would be to slow to align with modern expectations...
Thanks!
-DN