CarrieF Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 SWB, if you read this, would you mind giving your $.02 about MCT's language arts series? Particularly, his Island, Town, and Voyage levels? Pretty please?! I am using the Island series with my 3rd grade son and we LOVE the creativity AND the content. It is definitely NOT a "traditional" curriculum, but I THINK it fits the classical bill?! However, since I am not totally sure, I would really appreciate your opinion. I received an email from RFWP that he will be presenting at William & Mary, so I thought to myself, "Surely, SWB is familiar with him and has an opinion of his curriculum?!" ;) If not, at least I tried! THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'd love to listen to a conversation between SWB and MCT in the professor's lounge. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'd love to listen to a conversation between SWB and MCT in the professor's lounge. :D :iagree::bigear::iagree: Oh, me too!!! Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'd love to listen to a conversation between SWB and MCT in the professor's lounge. :D If it were made into a video for download, I'd buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 :bigear: Very interested.... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elinnea Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Yes, do tell! :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Wondering too! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Me too!! I have been thinking about this a lot lately, since we are just starting to plan for writing and grammar. I am very interested in MCT. However, I just read an article by SWB, where she really emphasizes the importance of formal diagramming, which I think MCT does not do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 If I were Susan, I wouldn't touch that with a ten foot pole. MCT has a very DEVOTED following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I have daydreams of locking MCT and Jessie Wise into a room and telling them they cannot come out until they come up with a grammar curriculum that is as logically organized and complete as FLL but as fun as MCT. :boxing_smiley: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I have daydreams of locking MCT and Jessie Wise into a room and telling them they cannot come out until they come up with a grammar curriculum that is as logically organized and complete as FLL but as fun as MCT. :boxing_smiley: That would be something to see. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 While she's at it, when is she going to spill the beans about what she is doing with The Teaching Company! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 While she's at it, when is she going to spill the beans about what she is doing with The Teaching Company! Say what!?:ohmy: That's the first I've heard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Say what!?:ohmy: That's the first I've heard! http://www.susanwisebauer.com/blog/teaching-company-lectures/a-practice-session-at-the-teaching-company-or-the-camera-really-does-add-ten-pounds/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skueppers Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 The main reason I'm planning to attend the homeschooling convention in Philadelphia this summer is because both SWB and MCT are guests. Personally, I don't really care whether SWB (or Jessie Wise) approves of MCT's grammar curriculum, as I have serious doubts about the value of learning to diagram sentences anyway. But I am looking forward to hearing each of them speak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 Whew, so glad to know that I am not the only one with this wish! Keep adding comments so this thread stays on the first page and is more likely to be seen by our ever-elusive, but oh, so loved Overmind! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 This blog post of hers might be of some use. http://dev.welltrainedmind.com/how-to-read-a-review/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinannie Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 OK....what is MCT? Sorry, I am new here and I haven't heard of this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 This blog post of hers might be of some use. http://dev.welltrainedmind.com/how-to-read-a-review/ Oh, how I wish SWB was still doing reviews but this explains a lot. I would love a review on MCT from SWB. I imagine if it was 100% positive 50 people would go buy it even though it is a bad fit for their family. If it had some negatives 50 people would jump on her. :lol:So feel free to PM me with your thoughts.:lol: MCT= Michael Clay Thompson Language Arts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 This blog post of hers might be of some use. http://dev.welltrainedmind.com/how-to-read-a-review/ Thanks for the link - that DOES explain why 24 hours after my thread posted we are still awaiting SWB's reply! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 She posted about this in general (reviews) here, just in the last month. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Personally, I don't really care whether SWB (or Jessie Wise) approves of MCT's grammar curriculum I think her comments about reviewing, linked in this thread, point out she felt people emphasized the "approves" part instead of the thoughtful analysis she provides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 http://www.susanwisebauer.com/blog/teaching-company-lectures/a-practice-session-at-the-teaching-company-or-the-camera-really-does-add-ten-pounds/ I wish I could at least dream about whether is something I should look forward to or not (i.e. if it is a topic I wouldn't listen to, e.g. theology, I could stop looking forward to it). :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 She posted about this in general (reviews) here, just in the last month. Heather Well, I GUESS I can see her point . . . but I still wish she give us just a little, tiny inkling of her thoughts on MCT! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 :bigear: Still hopeful . . . waiting expectantly . . . maybe Christmas will happen in February?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Personally, I don't really care whether SWB (or Jessie Wise) approves of MCT's grammar curriculum, :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 And while she's at it, I'd love to know if SWB has seen elemental science. NOT to review it, but to see how awesome it is for WTM science rotation! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Well my goodness, I can hardly wait. http://www.susanwisebauer.com/blog/teaching-company-lectures/a-practice-session-at-the-teaching-company-or-the-camera-really-does-add-ten-pounds/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 And while she's at it, I'd love to know if SWB has seen elemental science. NOT to review it, but to see how awesome it is for WTM science rotation! :D :iagree: I have thought the same thing - several times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Wow, she gets around. :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Wow, she gets around. :D I just can't figure out HOW she gets done ALL that she does . . . is she on a different planet that has more hours in its day?!?! LOL :lol: Or, I know, maybe she has that time turning device Hermione used in Harry Potter #3?! Yeah, that must be it. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 :lurk5: Pretty please?! Maybe? Just a hint?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCamper Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Bump. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) The main reason I'm planning to attend the homeschooling convention in Philadelphia this summer is because both SWB and MCT are guests. Yep, that's why I'm going to Memphis. Wouldn't it be great if some of these conferences would set up panel discussions with some of these folks? Now that would be awesome. ETA: My LA panel would include SWB, MCT, the Classical Writing folks, and the Analytical Grammar folks. Edited February 8, 2011 by Amy loves Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Yep, that's why I'm going to Memphis. Wouldn't it be great if some of these conferences would set up panel discussions with some of these folks? Now that would be awesome. ETA: My LA panel would include SWB, MCT, the Classical Writing folks, and the Analytical Grammar folks. What a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 She just isn't taking the bait. Darn! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekarl2 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Yep, that's why I'm going to Memphis. Wouldn't it be great if some of these conferences would set up panel discussions with some of these folks? Now that would be awesome. ETA: My LA panel would include SWB, MCT, the Classical Writing folks, and the Analytical Grammar folks. Mom and I would be game for that! LOL Erin from AG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I think she's avoiding the question! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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