creekmom Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) I just got the email a couple of days ago, and I'm so excited to have my son start writing! Has anyone already started their dc with it? *** The program is not for sale yet. I was wondering if anyone has started the "testing" of her product (1st 2 weeks). Edited September 16, 2010 by creekmom clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I just got the email a couple of days ago, and I'm so excited to have my son start writing! Has anyone already started their dc with it? I didn't realize it was out. Is it her new jr. high writing curriculum? If so...:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 What did the e-mail say? I thought I was subscribed to her e-mail list, but I guess I'm not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jentancalann Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 subscribing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekmom Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 I'm sorry- you misunderstood. SWB posted a request (on the WTM forums) this past summer for beginning logic stage students to test her writing program. The program is not for sale yet, but I know lots of people on this forum responded to her request to test out the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I'm sorry- you misunderstood. SWB posted a request (on the WTM forums) this past summer for beginning logic stage students to test her writing program. The program is not for sale yet, but I know lots of people on this forum responded to her request to test out the program. Thanks for clarifying. Oh, darn. I was excited for a few minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Yes, but, oh wow...it's going to take us longer than expected to get through it and we've done WWE 2 and part of WWE3. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I just got the email a couple of days ago, and I'm so excited to have my son start writing! Has anyone already started their dc with it? *** The program is not for sale yet. I was wondering if anyone has started the "testing" of her product (1st 2 weeks). We did our first lesson yesterday. I'm really looking forward to todays, which starts to teach outlining. I feel like this may put feet on what we're trying to do for school this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shougmom Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We've done the first 3 days. *I* like it. My son would rather continue on with Wordsmith Apprentice. We will see. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revwife Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We'll be starting tomorrow...I'm excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We are on day 2. I didn't know if it was OK to discuss it here on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We are on day two also. So far, so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We're planning to start it Monday. I also didn't know if it was okay to discuss here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We're starting today! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekmom Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 We're planning to start it Monday. I also didn't know if it was okay to discuss here. I don't think we should discuss details of the program. -I plan to start on Monday, and I was just curious if anyone had already started. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I printed it off today and will start on Monday. I am excited. It looks really great! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We're planning to start it Monday. I also didn't know if it was okay to discuss here. We're also starting it on Monday. I debated on posting when the email came in, but like others, wasn't sure if that was ok or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I had planned on starting it Wed, but then life got in the way so we'll either start tomorrow or Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We're going to start Monday :) Dd was really excited (is this child mine?? :lol: ) probably because I told her we'd do the beta-testing and THEN she'd be able to start the pre-NaNoWriMo stuff :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Well I'll be the first to say I read through the stuff they sent us, was totally turned off by her statement TO THE STUDENT that writing is difficult, and pretty much read with a negative eye the rest. My dd struggles enough without then being told it's going to be HARD. I guess we need Joyful Writing 101. I'm not sure we'll even do the lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldilocks Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Well I'll be the first to say I read through the stuff they sent us, was totally turned off by her statement TO THE STUDENT that writing is difficult, and pretty much read with a negative eye the rest. My dd struggles enough without then being told it's going to be HARD. I guess we need Joyful Writing 101. I'm not sure we'll even do the lessons. (I am not part of the test group, but just reading with interest.) I understand what you mean, however, I have found that my ds expects things to be easy for him and is very suprised and discouraged when he encounters difficulty. There is frustration, followed by tears, anger, then giving up. It has really helped to warn him ahead of time that something might be hard and that he can learn to do it, but at first he will find it difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsjamiesouth Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We finished Day2 today. Ds10 has done it without complaint, which is big for him. I really like the How to Help sections! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 (I am not part of the test group, but just reading with interest.) I understand what you mean, however, I have found that my ds expects things to be easy for him and is very suprised and discouraged when he encounters difficulty. There is frustration, followed by tears, anger, then giving up. It has really helped to warn him ahead of time that something might be hard and that he can learn to do it, but at first he will find it difficult. Well there you go, a different perspective! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl h Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Is it too late to get in on the test run? I would love to try it with dd12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie in VA Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Is it too late to get in on the test run? I would love to try it with dd12. hmm, I'll second that question. I have a 10yo guy that I just started on R&S Eng 5 .. he's liking it. It's a nice change of pace from CW. However I know the writing instruction isn't the best in there. Where do we go to see if this is still open to join?? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I really like the How to Help sections! Uh oh, I must be missing something. Is that in a separate document? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooh bear Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We plan on starting Sunday. Our school week runs Sunday-Thursday. Ds is excited to try it. He said that he has never been a guinea pig before and wonders what it will feel like! This kid is odd I tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsjamiesouth Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Uh oh, I must be missing something. Is that in a separate document? It is in the Instructor Guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 It is in the Instructor Guide. I totally missed that! I just printed it off. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Uh oh, I must be missing something. Is that in a separate document? The How to Help is in the teacher's document which was in the first email. (The second email was the word doc of the student pages). We'll probably start on Monday. We also started IEW through classical conversations, so I'm a little conflicted about how much we'll actually do. But I will have both my 5th and 7th do at least the outlining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We started this yesterday. Looking through the first two weeks, it is just what I was wanting right now. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaGirl Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Is it too late to get in on the test run? I would love to try it with dd12. Same question here. I have three writers who could possibly qualify as testers. I found the original thread and sent an email as instructed, but the thread was closed, so I would guess that she is finished accepting testers. Oh, well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I didn't see the writing program in my inbox. :confused: The last email I received was on the 7th--telling me it was coming! Could someone tell me who the email was sent from and the date it came, so I can scan my spam for it? I'm excited to see the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsjamiesouth Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I didn't see the writing program in my inbox. :confused: The last email I received was on the 7th--telling me it was coming! Could someone tell me who the email was sent from and the date it came, so I can scan my spam for it? I'm excited to see the program. It was sent from the same address as the other emails, Patricia, and it was titled Writing Skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 The emails came from the same address as before, so hmm, maybe she made our addresses into a "group" and mistyped yours? I'd send off an email :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 You typed faster than me! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Thanks missjamiesouth and luckymama, I couldn't find it, so I sent a note to Patricia. Hopefully, she can send it to me. I'm excited to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsjamiesouth Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 You typed faster than me! :) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We'll start Monday too. I need a weekend to read and process. I stand in awe of you women who can receive this midweek and implement immediately! I'm struggling just to get piano practice done, kids to their activities, and get dinner on the table. Once I get it into the plan, we're good to go, but getting it into the plan takes some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tullyfamily Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Anyone know a release date for it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 We're starting Monday. Ds has been doing some outlining per SWB already and is actually starting to understand finding the main point in a paragraph. He's around 50% right now which is better than when we started. AND he wrote a small paper from a basic outline he did (he needed a presentation for co-op) and it was a decent paper! This whole writing thing may actually work! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Okay, I'm totally envious. I must have missed the post this summer.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) We actually temporarily dumped something else we were doing to allow time to do a quality job on this. Edited September 18, 2010 by HappyGrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 We are starting this Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Do you happen to know when SWB is expecting this to go to puclication?! I am beginning WWE and FLL 3 with my son and was just checking the boards to see what the scoop is after level 4. Great timing! : ) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I signed up for it over the summer and received an email a few weeks ago letting me know they would be starting shortly but I never heard back. Did everyone receive that signed up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I hadn't heard back either so I emailed Patricia. She already emailed me the links so we'll start on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Is it too late to get in on the test run? I would love to try it with dd12. Okay, I'm totally envious. I must have missed the post this summer.:glare: ME TOO! ME TOO! I want in... is it too late? I have a fifth grader that I would love to do this with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof5 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 We are starting this on Monday and I will have 2 students doing it. I'm excited as this is our first ever experience with beta-testing. To me, it looks easy to implement, and like something that will actually get done consistently.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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