HappyGrace Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I just bought this (used) and wondering if I should have bought an updated version-is there one? And if it's all just the older version, what, if anything, in it is outdated information about writing? I bought this based on other people on here recommending it (thank you :)), got it today, and I do love it. I'd like to use this as *my* handbook to help me know how to teach writing to dd11, but I don't know enough about writing to know what is currently accepted. (btw, we also use IEW but not the "higher level" units yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Some of the suggested writing topics are dated. At one point, the author suggests the students write about drag racing - probably not too relevant today. :001_smile: The actual instructions/advice is still very much relevant. By-the-by, this book is really high school level. And, while you may gain much from just reading it, since your dd is only 11, she may not benefit from it directly yet. I just bought this (used) and wondering if I should have bought an updated version-is there one? And if it's all just the older version, what, if anything, in it is outdated information about writing? I bought this based on other people on here recommending it (thank you :)), got it today, and I do love it. I'd like to use this as *my* handbook to help me know how to teach writing to dd11, but I don't know enough about writing to know what is currently accepted. (btw, we also use IEW but not the "higher level" units yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Thanks, Stacy. Yes, it is just for my reading/learning right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I am reading it right now and have learned a lot! It's a great little book for the price. The drag racing piece was funny and brought to mind several old 70s movies! But it did illustrate the points well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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