Colleen in NS Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Read the WTM blog for details! (the article is interesting, too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Yes, yes, and yes! Thank you so much for posting that article. I would have missed it. I already own ALL of her MP3s and they were worth every penny. capt_uhura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home4school Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Which are you're favorites? I'm trying to teach two boys, 12 & 14, who prefer pencils for projectiles and having teeth extracted to writing a sentence, much less a paragraph! :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 That so figures. I just bought the middle years one earlier this week. It was excellent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 Which are you're favorites? I'm trying to teach two boys, 12 & 14, who prefer pencils for projectiles and having teeth extracted to writing a sentence, much less a paragraph! :lurk5: ALL of them! Even the one that wasn't mentioned in the article - the lit. analysis one. OK, you can probably leave out Writing Without Fear, but get the other three writing ones, plus the lit. analysis. To me, they give an ENTIRE picture of the writing process from grades 1 to 12, for a very tiny price. From there you can launch out into making up your own writing routines, or you can better evaluate writing programs you might be interested in. And for your pencil-shooter boys, definitely start with the elementary grade one - just don't tell them it's labeled "elementary", :lol:. It's great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 That so figures. I just bought the middle years one earlier this week. It was excellent too. And still totally worth MORE than the regular price. :D I just can't believe how generous SWB is with her knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alte Veste Academy Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 ALL of them! Even the one that wasn't mentioned in the article - the lit. analysis one. OK, you can probably leave out Writing Without Fear, but get the other three writing ones, plus the lit. analysis. To me, they give an ENTIRE picture of the writing process from grades 1 to 12, for a very tiny price. From there you can launch out into making up your own writing routines, or you can better evaluate writing programs you might be interested in. And for your pencil-shooter boys, definitely start with the elementary grade one - just don't tell them it's labeled "elementary", :lol:. It's great stuff. And still totally worth MORE than the regular price. :D I just can't believe how generous SWB is with her knowledge. :iagree: They are gold. I bought every MP3 at the PHP store and listen to them over and over and over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 :iagree: They are gold. I bought every MP3 at the PHP store and listen to them over and over and over... Me too. I listen to them on my iPod while I fall asleep and when I'm doing chores around the house. LOVE them. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQmom Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Yes, yes. Get the writing ones--all 3 and the lit analysis one. There is also one on history/literature--can't think of the name of it off-hand. That one has a lot of repeat stuff (good repeat stuff I might add), but the few new things I gleaned from it were worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 That is awesome! :hurray: I really want her literary analysis lecture. And now....let's pray they are going to accept non-US credit cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Great article! Thanks for posting the link. I'll be completing my SWB lecture library this week, it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 bump :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeacademy Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Wow, thanks for posting this. The Great Books as part of History is very timely. Looks like the sale starts today - can't wait to start listening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poke Salad Annie Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Thank you! I think I'm missing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Great article! Thanks for posting the link. I'll be completing my SWB lecture library this week, it looks like. :iagree:Me, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Colleen, I don't know whether to thank you or beat you with a wet noodle :). I caved and bought the writing lectures because they were on sale. I listened to one today and oh my, it makes so much sense! Far easier than what we are doing and a lot quicker too. Now I just have to figure out how to give up on my CW dream. I've waited 2 years to start CW and now... Seriously, thanks for posting this, the lectures where worth every penny :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Colleen, I don't know whether to thank you or beat you with a wet noodle :). I caved and bought the writing lectures because they were on sale. I listened to one today and oh my, it makes so much sense! Far easier than what we are doing and a lot quicker too. Now I just have to figure out how to give up on my CW dream. I've waited 2 years to start CW and now... Seriously, thanks for posting this, the lectures where worth every penny :). :lol::lol::lol: but glad you are enjoying them! See why I keep raving about them here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQmom Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Colleen, I don't know whether to thank you or beat you with a wet noodle :). I caved and bought the writing lectures because they were on sale. I listened to one today and oh my, it makes so much sense! Far easier than what we are doing and a lot quicker too. Now I just have to figure out how to give up on my CW dream. I've waited 2 years to start CW and now... Seriously, thanks for posting this, the lectures where worth every penny :). How funny to hear you say that. Your curriculum is actually going very well here at my house and helping me to achieve my writing goals ala SWB's audios! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoSylvia Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Can anyone please tell me if there is a lot more information in these lectures than is in Part 1: Understanding the Process in WWE? Thanks for any info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) Can anyone please tell me if there is a lot more information in these lectures than is in Part 1: Understanding the Process in WWE? I have WWE text and we used the WWE2 workbook last year. I found the lectures to be extremely helpful. They present the reality of what you read in WWE and how to achieve the plan within the framework of what you are already doing (ie. across curricula). I would say they are both worth having. How funny to hear you say that. Your curriculum is actually going very well here at my house and helping me to achieve my writing goals ala SWB's audios! See this is what I was thinking while I was listening to the lecture, I'm already doing narration in literature, history and science. It wouldn't be so hard to add in some dictation in those subjects and might free up some time. Ever since we added Latin and CW we haven't had time for all the fun electives we used to do, but then again we did add a baby too :). Glad to hear you are enjoying Elemental Science! Edited October 14, 2010 by Pata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoSylvia Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have WWE text and we used the WWE2 workbook last year. I found the lectures to be extremely helpful. They present the reality of what you read in WWE and how to achieve the plan within the framework of what you are already doing (ie. across curricula). I would say they are both worth having. Thanks - that was just the kind of direct answer I like. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) I've heard the rave reviews of the audio lectures, and I'm considering them. However, I've read "Writing With Ease," including "Part I: Understanding the Process," where SWB describes all of the stages from 1st-12th grade, and her process won't work for my family. Would those lectures still be useful for me or not? Edited October 14, 2010 by Kuovonne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Can anyone please tell me if there is a lot more information in these lectures than is in Part 1: Understanding the Process in WWE? Thanks for any info I agree with Pata. The lectures sort of give you a realistic picture. Without digging into my notes, but looking at my WWE text, I'd say that the lectures contain quite a few more details than the text, too. I've heard the rave reviews of the audio lectures, and I'm considering them. However, I've read "Writing With Ease," including "Part I: Understanding the Process," where SWB describes all of the stanges from 1st-12th grade, and I her process won't work for my family. Would those lectures still be useful for me or not? If you don't think her process, as described in WWE, will work for your family for a particular reason, then I don't think the lectures will be helpful to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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