Has anyone used Lost Tools of Writing 2? Is it worth the investment? We were very successful with LTW 1, but I don't know if I should invest in the 2nd level or just apply what we've learned across the curriculum.

Thank you. Wish it were already available.

Is there going to be another book after Renaissance? We really need there to be another book?

Has anyone used Lost Tools of Writing 2? Is it worthwhile? We used LTOW 1, and I think it does a good job of teaching the persuasive essay. I HATE that they use literature to teach the skills, but it gets the basic idea down. I just don't know if there's any point in using the second book...It serms expensive, since I can't find a used set.

My DD is fairly set on continuing to use Saxon for Calculus this year. She has used Saxon since she started Algebra and it's familiar, but she used having Teaching Tape or Art Reed provide instruction. The problem is this still leaves her relying on me to provide help when she has difficulty (and I'm already feeling out my depth with Adv. Math). Is there a good, affordable, online program for Saxon Calculus that will allow her more independence? Is there a better math text that offers solid instruction that might build I'm a fashion similar to Saxon?

We like Art Reed. While not overly entertaining, he is brief & to the point. My kids like being able to see the person who is teaching them. I've thought about switching to Teaching Textbooks just because they can view all the answers...as DD moves to Advanced Math this year, thought it might be helpful (since I'm concerned this may be a little harder for me). However, I like that Reed uses his own sample problems, & he makes the work send easy.

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