Matryoshka Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 My kids are in 7th, and will likely go to high school year after next. I'd like to spend 8th grade whipping their writing skills into excellent shape before they head off - right now I feel like they're lagging a bit behind their other skills in this area. I have good writing skills and thought I could do it myself, but they don't take feedback from me well, and also don't respect my deadlines. I'm not seeing either the quantity or quality of work I'd like. I'm considering a tutor, but would also consider an online class. But I've heard such mixed reviews of these - I'd want one that offered lots of feedback and support for the students. Has anyone had their kid take an online class they (and you) have loved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Have you looked into Veritas Press Scholars Academy? We have taken several excellent live online courses through them. They offer composition and fictional writing classes based on Excellence in Writing. The instructors are very helpful and give lots of feedback to the students and progress reports to the parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 WriteGuide looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moira in MA Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 We really liked the Bravewriter kidswrite intermediate (I did this only with my younger dd who needed more instruction), expository essay and research paper(both dds) courses for around 8th/9th grade. The courses are of short duration so enthusiasm doesn't have too much chance to evaporate. Instruction is online with a message board and the students get to see each other's writing and the comments of the instructor -- which are (imho) always affirming but pointing the way to improvement. Hth ~Moira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBCaroline Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Laurel Tree Tutorials:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolanda in Mass Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Write at Home gets my vote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I second VPSA on the Fiction Writing course, but you need your basics down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'm going with Write@Home next year after several VERY positive reviews from friends. Well worth the cost was the overwhelming theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I also will recommend Write at Home. Both of my daughters are taking courses right now. I find that it is very helpful that they are getting feedback from someone other than me. It has become much less stressful. God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyThrice Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 We did not have good luck with Veritas Press' Scholars Online. My son only had two papers seen by the teacher by the end of the first semester. The rest of his assignments were posted online a supposed to be critiqued by other students. This did not help improve his writing at all. We are getting good feedback from Write Guide The writing process moves a little slowly, but I've found that if I ask the tutor to move on, they are willing to do so. Excellent feedback on both content and details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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