Susan Wise Bauer Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Okay, people, does anyone want to offer their kid as a guinea pig? I'm at the point in developing our middle-grade writing curriculum where I'd like to try a few of the lessons on a wider range of kids. My purpose is mostly to see what I'm forgetting--to find out if there are any common errors made that I haven't provided fixes/guidance/edits for. Right now I'm in search of fifth graders or students who would be using a fifth grade curriculum. I'm interested in good writers, reluctant writers, bored writers, engaged writers, and checked-out writers. :001_smile: If your kid does more than three assignments for me I'll give you a free PHP book, promise! If you're interested, e-mail the webmaster (webmaster at welltrainedmind.com) and tell us how old your student is and where, on a scale of 1 to 10, you'd rate the student in terms of 1) ability and 2) enthusiasm. Hoping to hear from a few of you...and thanks. SWB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katja Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Susan, are you looking for 2009-10 5th graders or kids going into 5th after the summer? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Either/both. The wider the range, the better sense I'll get of what's missing. SWB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 E-mailed you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I emailed the webmaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I'm really excited about the middle grade writing program. We've really enjoyed WWE so far. I've sent an email and will gladly offer up my oldest son as a guniea pig. He's been mine over the last 4 years since starting to homeschool, so he's used to it. :tongue_smilie: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulcimeramy Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Having cleared this with my son, I'm signing up, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in the Country Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 E-mail was sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 (edited) I have two boys who are just ending their 5th grade year. We are interested in participating! I sent an e-mail to admin. Edited June 27, 2010 by dani3boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Having cleared this with my son, I'm signing up, too! You mean I was supposed to ask him first?:ohmy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulcimeramy Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 You mean I was supposed to ask him first?:ohmy: :lol: I almost didn't ask Jonas, but then my eye caught SWB's post again and I saw the word "reluctant" in the list of descriptors. "Oh, yeah," thought I. "He'll be reluctant. Better check." LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I'd like to play too. Sarah is 11 but she and Mia used WWEII last school year. She is ADHD and a late bloomer, so she is behind in writing, and this is one area that I find it easier to keep her and her sister together. But I think we'll be skipping level III and moving right to level IV. She took a big leap in both skill and attention span toward the end of the year. Looking forward to checking it out! Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Sent an e-mail! Sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revwife Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 email sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kym Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I also sent you an email. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooh bear Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I sent in an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle O. in MO Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 We're in too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cee Cee Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Count us in. Email sent. Cee Cee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Lover Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Yes! DS said "You can offer me up as a guinnea pig!" He is excited to do this. I will send an email.:001_smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Happy to be able to offer up a child for this! Hope you find the variety you are looking for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvergreenEclecticAcademy Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Happy to offer up my dd as a guinea pig too! :D E-mailed the webmaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 ooh - email sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Emailed webmaster-how fun!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerdingCats Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 We'd love to participate! E-mailed the webmaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I sent an email too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Email sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tani Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 (edited) How do you email the webmaster? I have a rising 5th who doesn't think he wants to write. I am more than happy to use him as a guinea pig ;o) Thanks, Tani Edit: Boy do I feel foolish ;o) I figured it out. I think I worked in the sun for much too long today! :))))) Edited June 27, 2010 by Tani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renabeth Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 E-mailed, without permission from my dd. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 :D Emailed the webmaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Just emailed the webmaster also! What an opportunity! :001_smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Oh, me! Pick me! Oh, I mean my kid;). I emailed about my rising 5th grader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I emailed too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffnkids Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I'm in (and the email has been sent)! I have a buy-one-get-one-free deal! I have a strong writer who just finished fifth grade and a rising fifth grade dyslexic weak writer. Hooray for closely spaced children with completely different learning styles :001_smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karensk Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I volunteered my dd, too, without permission. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I also emailed the webmaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 Wow, 102 responses in twelve hours.:tongue_smilie: We'll be in touch during this coming week...the more the merrier...thanks for all the interest... SWB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturalMomma Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Emailed the webmaster. We are right up the road, pick us :001_smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Emailed the webmaster also. This looks like fun. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Just emailed the webmaster. Just saw response time. We'll be here this week and leave for a 9-day vacation beginning this Friday....just in case we're accepted into the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Phooey. I have a rising 7th grader, and a rising 4th grader! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Just sent my e-mail. Hope it's not too late. :001_huh: I have a just-finishing 5th grader and a rising 5th grader. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmurray Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I sent you an email as well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikemyhomeschool Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Roller Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hi Susan...I don't know if you are going to check this thread, but I do have a couple of questions. I have just dicovered your writing program, and I have listened to your audios on writing, bought the Strong Fundamentals book and purchased all four levels of the workbooks downloads. I am in the process of printing them out. I have struggled with teaching writing, and I want all of my children to do your program. Is there a place that you address how to fast track an older child through the basic four levels? I know about the placement/evaluation tests, but if you have to do back and do more work in an area, do you do the entire year before, or is it better to do every other week, or just back up a few weeks? I am thrilled that you are continuing the writing series, and I can't wait to see it. :bigear: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Queen Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I emailed webmaster too. I explained what we are going to do to my dd and she said "You're using me to get books!" Bwahahahaha! Yes, the plan is working nicely. (never mind that 98% of the books I buy are for my kids or for their benefit.:lol:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I sent an email! Thanks for the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessaMae Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I sent an email! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I'm very excited about the prospect of ds10 being in the test group....I am also very excited about a quality writing curriculum being available... I was so easy on ds on writing last year....I need to buckle down this coming year. And don't even get me started on handwriting...:glare: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katja Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I emailed webmaster too.I explained what we are going to do to my dd and she said "You're using me to get books!" Bwahahahaha! Yes, the plan is working nicely. (never mind that 98% of the books I buy are for my kids or for their benefit.:lol:) :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyhappymama Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Makes me wish I had a fifth grader. That's ok. Ya'll get all the kinks knocked out for us and it'll be ready for us in a couple of years when I do. :D :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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