Veritaserum Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I attended our local homeschool convention today (SWB spoke 3 times :hurray:) and I attended a presentation on IEW. It makes great sense to me and I think it will work really well for my 9-yo, who likes to streamline her schoolwork. I think she'll love being able to combine writing with history, reading, science, etc. I got the teacher set (notebook and a bunch of DVDs). I'd shied away from IEW, even though it's highly recommeneded, because I tend to gravitate toward the scripted, open-and-go programs. Please tell me I'll get the hang of it quickly. :001_unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I attended our local homeschool convention today (SWB spoke 3 times :hurray:) and I attended a presentation on IEW. It makes great sense to me and I think it will work really well for my 9-yo, who likes to streamline her schoolwork. I think she'll love being able to combine writing with history, reading, science, etc. I got the teacher set (notebook and a bunch of DVDs). I'd shied away from IEW, even though it's highly recommeneded, because I tend to gravitate toward the scripted, open-and-go programs. Please tell me I'll get the hang of it quickly. :001_unsure: I think you're going to really enjoy it. Once you watch the DVDs the program does come together nicely and I really like the fact that my dc can use it to do their writing for history and science. Writing is no longer a seperate subject to check off each day as everything has been streamlined. We're much happier for having gone the IEW route and IMO it is well worth the initial cost. :) I did not find the learning curve to be too much, but it can be a bit tough to make the time to watch the DVD's. Work through the examples like they ask you to do as I found it is easier to teach if you've done a few samples yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristiana Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Well, I can't reassure you yet because I did the same exact thing! Say, we must have been in that presentation together! I bought TWSS as well and hopefully can get the hang of it here soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 How is IEW different than using WWE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Once I finally started watching it, I couldn't believe how easy it was to implement. I just love it. Be sure to join the yahoo group. You can get great help there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I got the best advice lurking on the yahoo group - watch the first DVD and then jump in. This worked well for a procrastinator such as myself, because then I *had* to make time to watch the next DVD before the next unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I love it because the expectations are very specific and clear. I used the SWI this past year but plan on watching TWSS over the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Thanks! I checked out the yahoo group and it looks like they have some nice resources in the files. I'm excited! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calandalsmom Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 its going to be good. The yahoo group is so reassuring and always there for help if you feel stuck. Im using the sample of All Things Fun and Fascinating right now. You can download it for free! Its great for my boys- themes like floating rocks, stinky flowers and so on. Right up the alley of kids this age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Well, I can't reassure you yet because I did the same exact thing! Say, we must have been in that presentation together! I bought TWSS as well and hopefully can get the hang of it here soon. Neat! I was there with my baby and my 7yo. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 How is IEW different than using WWE? WWE is about teaching the steps between articulating ideas into complete thoughts and then learning how to hold those complete thoughts long enough to write them down. IEW is for older students and teaches how to make your writing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanagnostos Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 My son really likes IEW. We have been using SWI-A for the past year. I think it provides a more structured way of learning to write that really makes a lot of sense. Good luck with the program! The yahoo group is an amazing resource, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy in WA Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I felt exactly the same way so I started a "Mom school". I asked other homeschooling families if they wanted to join me using IEW. Two families took me up on my offer. They purchased their own notebooks (I used TWSS and SWI-B). Every week the adults watched TWSS and the kids watched SWI-B. It worked so well I'm going to do it again with the continuation course for level B. Just to qualify - I didn't TEACH the class, I HOSTED the class. I only "graded" my own child's papers. The other benefit to the class is it gave the kids a chance to read their work outloud. I didnt' read all the posts, so this may be a repeat of what someone else has already said, but there is an IEWfamilies board on Yahoo. Not only is the support priceless, but the files section is packed with great information. I think you will really like the program. Everyone I know that has used it has commented on how much their child's writing has improved. Remember - worry ceases when action begins. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I love it because the expectations are very specific and clear. I used the SWI this past year but plan on watching TWSS over the summer. what is WWE and TWSS and the other abbreviations you're using for IEW? I need easy to implement programs right now because I have HUGE responsibilities and stress in my life. This seems easy to implement like MUS. Is that true, or is it harder to get started like my SWR is? I bought SWR awhile ago and am ANXIOUS to get it started, afraid to get it off the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 what is WWE and TWSS and the other abbreviations you're using for IEW? WWE = Writing With Ease by Susan Wise Bauer. IEW products are: TWSS = Teaching Writing Structure & Style (DVDs & workbook for the teacher/parent) SWI = Student Writing Intensive (DVDs delivered to the student + lessons) SIW-A = gr. 3-5, SWI-B = gr. 6-8, SWI-C = gr. 9-12 HTH! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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