Chris in PA Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hi everyone, I am still researching writing programs/resources for my ds for the fall. He will be 8th grade. We have used IEW SWI-B and US History based lessons volume 1. Right now we are writing history summaries and outlining science as per the SWB lectures. I am narrowing down my choices for the fall and I really like the looks of Meaningful Composition. My question is: Where would I start him? He understands KWO's and parts to a paragraph. I would not however consider him a strong writer. He is ok..... Would I start with the level 4+? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GWOB Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 We've done 4+ and the second semester 4 book. Basically, 4+ starts out with basic grammar and progresses to writing paragraphs. The second semester 4 book focuses more on writing 5-paragraph essays. Dd is doing a lot of KWO work and rewriting given material in her own words. I have my MC5 book open right now. It seems to cover paragraphs in more detail, many KWO exercises, citing sources, outlining cards, thesis statements (which are also covered in books 4+ and 4 II), and organizing research. If your son already has many of these skills down, you could start with the 6+ books, which can be used to remediate older students. You have already used IEW, he is writing history summaries and outlining science, so many of the skills covered in 4+ would likely be below his level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in PA Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Thanks Wendi! After looking more at the samples today, I am leaning towards the 6+. I think it will be a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3byzaz Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I think you could definitely do 6+ if the child has a good grammar base. There is a lot of review in the beginning of 6+, but it is a lot of reading and then it jumps into it fairly quick - don't be afraid to lower the requirement initially. You can up it as soon as he/she is used to it! We LOVE MC so much - it has worked wonders for my boys and their writing ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly M Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I don't mean to hijack the thread, but is there a reason you are not continuing with IEW? Has your ds gone as far as he can with the program? I'm asking because I'm looking at IEW and MC as options for my 11 yo dd for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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