moonlight Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Hello, In an effort to get my son to write more, I would like for him to do some copywork not associated with Story of the World which is what we used to do. He just did not like it at all and made history drag! I am looking for suggestions for sentences and quotes that he can write. I would like it to be purposeful writing. Does anyone have appropriate quotes and/or memory work that you can give me for examples. I'm even thinking of having him write silly sentences to practice his spelling. I would prefer non religious examples, even though spiritual examples are fine. Thank you so much, Seema Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbielong Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Since my children all despised copywork, I generally chose material from books or subjects they particularly enjoyed. They have copied out of Charlotte's Web, Harry Potter, and now my son's copywork is from Elemental Science Chemistry, which is currently his favorite thing in the world:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 i found some great quotes online that i added to his copywork notebook along with interesting historical and science facts... anyone have other ideas?? pulling copywork from books is a good idea too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 How old is your child? My hsing experience has taught me that Less is More. SWB speaks to that as well: you might find her writing lecture downloads at Peace Hill Press helpful. www.welltrainedmind.com/store/audio-products/audio-lectures.html Writing With Ease has a copywork component that is reasonable. The literary selections are wonderful. www.welltrainedmind.com/store/language-arts/writing.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Writing With Ease has a copywork component that is reasonable. The literary selections are wonderful. www.welltrainedmind.com/store/language-arts/writing.html I was going to suggest this also. That is what we are using and love it so far :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&Rs Mom Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I really like the Happy Scribe sets they sell on Currclick. They have a ton of different themes (weather, proverbs, months/seasons, sports, etc), and each one has two kinds of print plus cursive. My 8yo enjoys these more than her regular handwriting book, and they regularly go on sale for around (or under) $2/ebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Join this Yahoo group, and in the Files there is a TON of great copywork. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AOCopywork/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 i have writing with ease and we don't use it for some reason...i might have to revisit it! seema Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I really like the Happy Scribe sets they sell on Currclick. They have a ton of different themes (weather, proverbs, months/seasons, sports, etc), and each one has two kinds of print plus cursive. My 8yo enjoys these more than her regular handwriting book, and they regularly go on sale for around (or under) $2/ebook. :iagree: My sons like the ones about football! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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