Tami in CA Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 about it. Like how is it laid out? By the day or by the week? How are you liking it? What level you are using, and anything else you would be willing to share. Thanks, Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami in CA Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 up and hoping for some opinions. Thanks, Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faline Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I took the plunge and ordered this today. The samples are down right now, but I remember really wanting it when I looked at it last year. Sorry I can't be more help. I will be interested in any replies you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami in CA Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 I ordered Meaningful Composition Book A. Faline, what did you order? I sure wish someone who has used this would respond. Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faline Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I ordered Book A as well. This is for my ds who hates to write. :rolleyes: So we'll see how it goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa H. in GA Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 The lady I spoke to said that if they don't get the samples back online really soon, that she will e-mail me samples. Maybe if someone else calls looking for samples it will encourage them to make them available again. HTH, Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami in CA Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 like it would be something that would work well for my son. I wish they had the samples up on the web site. I am just going to have to wait and see it when it arrives. Still no responses from anyone who uses this. :confused: Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Notes from my files... Polly We used CQLA Level B and C. The method is the same as IEW for writing. Meaningful composition (I have a friend that's using it now.) is very much a "use it on it's own" program. There is no need to see the IEW dvd's first. Everything is explained well. We love this program! -- Polly I didn't use the DVD's at all; though, I have them. If you have reluctant writers I would go with Level A. If not, you might be able to do Level B. CQLA is very meaty! Most people find it hard to jump in at the level they think their children will be able to do because it demands a lot of writing. Look at the samples and see if you think they can handle level B. I'd probably start with Level A anyway. My friend has a 6th grader and she chose to start with Level A. It really gives a good foundation. -- Polly I watched both sets of dvds. you use Meaningful Compostition. Meaningful Compostion tells you step by step how to do it. There is no need to get IEW at all. I consider IEW to be a waste of money, if you use Training for Triumph products. I tried to use IEW for 2 years before switching to CQLA. They are the same method. CQLA has daily lessons that are everything you need to do the program. My children and my friends (I have two of them using MC) are liking it. I'd give it a try. You can always get the DVD's later if you think you need them. -- MFWFamilies Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:55 am (PST) I really like Meaningful Composition from trainingfortriumphhomeschool. com. It is similar to IEW in its approach but in daily lessons. Polly -- From the website: (notes…) There are at least eighteen weeks worth of assignments in each Meaningful Composition book as stand-alone curriculum books for one semester of instruction. Levels B & C will require one or two one-hour? meetings each week with the teacher to discuss the assignment, introduce the outlining technique, check the student's rough draft, review his Checklist Challenge, and grade his final composition. In addition, he will need to work approximately one hour a week or four days a week by himself in MC in order to complete all of the essays contained therein during a one-semester period of time. All MC books have two levels within the levels: Basic and Extension (A not until the multiple-paragraph writing near the end of the book). The first part of A contains a lot of grammar and usage. Students will be able to complete the Key Word Outlines much more effectively if they understand the functions of subjects and verbs. Can use Easy Grammar or Jensen's with it and slow down (says 2 weeks, give 4 weeks). A - don't recommend using an additional grammar program. The optimal way to learn grammar and composition is to combine the two-- using the Checklist Challenge for each composition written. -- Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:42 am (PST) If you don't want the whole program, they do sell only the writing part. It is called Meaningful composition. It begins with grammar basics and by week 8 (I think) begins writing assignments using the IEW method. I am using it with two of my kids to get them caught up in writing. So far, I really like it. One caution, don't expect to receive anything quickly. It took almost two months for me to get my order, which I did express my disappointment to them. I was told twice it would go out the following week and it didn't happen. Once it was mailed, it was here in a week. They are in the midwest, I am on the west coast. Karen in WA -- Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:54 pm (PST) Lee, I bought Meaningful Composition to use with a struggling writer and have been pleased. It is very basic to begin with, but what we needed. My only reservation in recommending it, is that the company is rather slow in mailing products. It is a homeschool family business, which I love supporting. If your client does order from them, it may take a while to receive. Here is the web site: http://trainingfort riumph.home. mchsi.com/ Karen in WA -- …doesn't cost an arm, leg, and left ear? One that is easy for mom and student. One that tells you what to do each and ever step of the way, step by step and not all in one lesson. You need this program! http://home.mchsi.com/~r.reish/meaningfulcomposition.html We've used QCLA which is the same thing but includes grammar and spelling. Their method is just like IEW but it's in daily lessons and completely student based. -- I am just starting to use Meaningful Composition Level A with my 5th grader. It starts out very basic (sentence formation, etc). I am looking forward to using the course though as I like the writing portion of CQLA which my 7th grader is using. Sorry I can't help you more since we just started. If you have specific questions about Level A, feel free to email me and I can look ahead. HiddenJewel at homeschoolreviews.com -- I am really liking Meaningful Composition this year. I am using Level A with my 5th grader as she had had little writing instruction before. Cynthia in AK > Anyone have a curriculum they love? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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