keglinja Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I love the idea of CW, but just not sure the time intensity it requires is realistic for us. I have a rising 6th grader who has worked through the 4 levels of WWE and I am considering WWS as well, but concerned it will not be available for awhile - even to really preview.... any suggestions for writing curriculums for middle school that others like that teach may be less time consuming than CW (or even IEW), but ready to look at now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynful Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I've heard, but not used, that Meaningful Composition is similar to IEW. I've actually bought it but haven't gotten to it yet. It looks good. http://www.tfths.com/comp.php Good luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keglinja Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Thanks for the suggestion and the link - MC looks like it may be a good fit, at least to try out prior to WWS coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 How about Writing Tales? http://writing-tales.com/ Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 How about Writing Tales? http://writing-tales.com/ Lisa :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NineChoirs Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Emma Serl's books are excellent! http://cathyduffyreviews.com/grammar-composition/primary-language-lessons.htm We are currently using the Catholic version series, Lingua Mater, which has books that go up to 8/9th grade. We are really enjoying it! We just "do the next thing" and it is super easy to follow. Right now I am using the ILL level with my 6/7th grade ds, and it is a perfect fit for him. CW was a program we also seriously considered, but it looked much too time consuming for us as well. Emma Serl's Language Lessons was our happy medium. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keglinja Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Thank you all for the great suggestions! I am really liking the samples of Meaningful Composition, though it is definitely more like IEW, which I am good with. I have looked into Writing Tales in the past, but seeing the highest level is grades 4 & 5, I was thinking it may be too young, but I will definitely look again. I have not checked out Emma Serl's books (other than PLL - which I didn't love), but I have heard good things about them. I appreciate the feedback! Now to be decisive so I don't spend hours online... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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