Alison in KY Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 for mom's who don't like to write? Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) for mom's who don't like to write? Alison Don't like or don't feel comfortable (cause those are two separate issues)? I guess, either way, the best curriculum on the market I've seen for this circumstance is IEW. Get it. Pudewa does the teaching. There is a structure and guidance. Don't get the TWSS (manual teaching parent the method so that you can implement). Get the Intensive course on DVD and follow with the Continuation Course. The teaching is done for you, the assignments are laid out in the book and you simply need to give your dc feedback. HTH, Lisa Edited May 6, 2011 by FloridaLisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Don't like or don't feel comfortable (cause those are two separate issues). I guess, either way, the best curriculum on the market I've seen for this circumstance is IEW. Get it. Pudewa does the teaching. There is a structure and guidance. Don't get the TWSS (manual teaching parent the method so that you can implement). Get the Intensive course on DVD and follow with the Continuation Course. The teaching is done for you, the assignments are laid out in the book and you simply need to give your dc feedback. HTH, Lisa :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Don't like or don't feel comfortable (cause those are two separate issues). I guess, either way, the best curriculum on the market I've seen for this circumstance is IEW. Get it. Pudewa does the teaching. There is a structure and guidance. Don't get the TWSS (manual teaching parent the method so that you can implement). Get the Intensive course on DVD and follow with the Continuation Course. The teaching is done for you, the assignments are laid out in the book and you simply need to give your dc feedback. HTH, Lisa Yes. This is good advice. I'll add that you do need to watch the DVD lessons with your child so you know how to give feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) My ds detested IEW. Maybe something light and easy, like Apologia's Jump-In...I guess it depends on the grade level too. Edited May 6, 2011 by jadedone80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 My son loved IEW and my DD did not like it (but didn't hate it either). MY dd is visual/kinesthetic though and hates all video lectures. She hates just about everything in the world so take her opinion with a grain of salt. Word Smith Apprentice is written to the child and is for grades 4-6. My son enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Dd loved Jump In. Also, I think she learned a great deal from AG's essay writing cdrom/booklet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 We used Write Shop for 6th-7th-8th grade. You may read my review here. I liked it because it provided all the hand-holding I needed with specific, detailed instructions for both ds and me. I also have an email written by a lady who used both IEW and Write Shop comparing the two. Email me if you would like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Don't like or don't feel comfortable (cause those are two separate issues)? I guess, either way, the best curriculum on the market I've seen for this circumstance is IEW. Get it. Pudewa does the teaching. There is a structure and guidance. Don't get the TWSS (manual teaching parent the method so that you can implement). Get the Intensive course on DVD and follow with the Continuation Course. The teaching is done for you, the assignments are laid out in the book and you simply need to give your dc feedback. :iagree: I love most things about IEW. I use it for my kids, and I teach it at a co-op. What I have found is that it is useful for *everyone*, whether they are prolific writers or completely reluctant - there is something for everyone. My co-op girls are writers, and some of them resisted the structure of IEW, but let me tell you, their writing benefited from it (many prolific writers do lack structure and editing skill at this age, and I don't mean spelling/grammar editing but content editing). It killed them to be limited to 5 paragraphs on certain assignments but they grew as writers. So I guess my point is that even though IEW is particularly effective for struggling writers (like my daughter) it also has great benefit for confident writers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Don't like or don't feel comfortable (cause those are two separate issues)? I guess, either way, the best curriculum on the market I've seen for this circumstance is IEW. Get it. Pudewa does the teaching. There is a structure and guidance. Don't get the TWSS (manual teaching parent the method so that you can implement). Get the Intensive course on DVD and follow with the Continuation Course. The teaching is done for you, the assignments are laid out in the book and you simply need to give your dc feedback. HTH, Lisa i thought you had to get the TWSS to understand how to critique/grade their writing. robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 i thought you had to get the TWSS to understand how to critique/grade their writing. robin Um, yes I read that wrong. You do want the TWSS, it will help a lot! Then you can do a SWI or a theme-based book to go along with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 You don't really have to have it, especially if you're doing the SWI along with them. It helps, certainly, but if budget is keeping you from starting the program, you could definitely be successful with the SWI on its own. Andrew teaches it directly to the students, so all the info is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 You don't really have to have it, especially if you're doing the SWI along with them. It helps, certainly, but if budget is keeping you from starting the program, you could definitely be successful with the SWI on its own. Andrew teaches it directly to the students, so all the info is there. Yes, exactly. If budget or time or mental energy is an issue, you can do well with just SWI followed by SWCC or a theme-based book. Of course, TWSS is great and you should do it if you can, but if you can't, don't skip the program just because of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Yes, exactly. If budget or time or mental energy is an issue, you can do well with just SWI followed by SWCC or a theme-based book. Of course, TWSS is great and you should do it if you can, but if you can't, don't skip the program just because of that. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison in KY Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Can you link me to WriteShop samples? I can't even figure out what level by the website, so I think I was missing something there. We used Write Shop for 6th-7th-8th grade. You may read my review here. I liked it because it provided all the hand-holding I needed with specific, detailed instructions for both ds and me. I also have an email written by a lady who used both IEW and Write Shop comparing the two. Email me if you would like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison in KY Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 I am definitely interested in IEW now, thank you ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Can you link me to WriteShop samples? I can't even figure out what level by the website, so I think I was missing something there. Here is a link to the Write Shop samples. WriteShop is intended for 6th-10th grade. They now have Write Shop Primary for younger grades. It didn't exist when we started. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 You don't really have to have it, especially if you're doing the SWI along with them. It helps, certainly, but if budget is keeping you from starting the program, you could definitely be successful with the SWI on its own. Andrew teaches it directly to the students, so all the info is there. Yes, exactly. If budget or time or mental energy is an issue, you can do well with just SWI followed by SWCC or a theme-based book. Of course, TWSS is great and you should do it if you can, but if you can't, don't skip the program just because of that. :iagree: Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Have you checked out Bravewriter? for mom's who don't like to write? Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I have found Razzle Dazzle so we are going to try that this year. http://www.rdlco.com/products.php We are starting with the Creative Writing and as soon as I can will be adding the Daily Exercises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Mine hated IEW and any program like unto it in method. I would look at The Five Finger Paragraph method, Writing Skills by EPS books, or just work through assignments with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Free Indeed Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I chose to use Writeshop as well. A little more laid out than TWSS, and no dvd's with Andrew that the kids HATED. :lol: I am using evel c for my almost 8 year old, and Writeshop 1 for my older children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 II am using evel c for my almost 8 year old So, I'm thinking "EVIL C"? What's that? Then I figure out you must have meant Level C of the Write Shop Primary. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I also have an email written by a lady who used both IEW and Write Shop comparing the two. Email me if you would like it. I Pm'd you my email addy :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 So, I'm thinking "EVIL C"? What's that? Then I figure out you must have meant Level C of the Write Shop Primary. ;) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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