sixtimemomma Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 My DS is a reluctant writer...he hates it...and quite frankly gets stuck. I am worried about this weak area, as I know writing is very necessary for college, life, etc. Does anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Togo Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) Where in the writing process does he get stuck? In other words, are his problems rooted in concrete skills; i.e. spelling, sentence structure, organizing, grammar, etc., or does he struggle with ideas? Edited August 5, 2011 by 1Togo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Where in the writing process does he get stuck? In other words, are his problems rooted in concrete skills; i.e. spelling, sentence structure, organizing, grammar, etc., or does he struggle with ideas? :iagree: Also, is he writing with a pencil or with a keyboard? Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly6 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I hope someone answers this because I have one who gets stuck too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 IEW is a fantastic writing program for the reluctant writer. It really does help them past the "stuck" stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigid in NC Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 IEW is a fantastic writing program for the reluctant writer. It really does help them past the "stuck" stage. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 What IEW program is for high schoolers who are reluctant writers? My youngest is one- she can write and when she does, it actually is done well. But she has two issues- one, spelling (as she says- she has a bit of dyslexia) and the other issue is extreme perfectionism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixtimemomma Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 My DS gets stuck when asked to write period. I think it's he has trouble with ideas and putting it all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Although Apologia Jump In is geared more for middle school, I would use it for a very reluctant high schooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Togo Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) For the perfectionist, have the student write in ink and teach them to neatly cross through errors and move on. Writing in ink makes it impossible to erase and change...erase and change. The student learns that all writing goes through revisions, sometimes multiple revisions, because their ink paper(s) is a draft. Edited August 6, 2011 by 1Togo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Togo Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) I agree that IEW does a good job helping stuck writers get some basics under their belt. I use Units 1-6 from TWSS for elementary and middle school. Those units teach key word outlining, writing a three-paragraph story summary, writing a three-paragraph story from pictures, and short reports. After that, I use Classical Composition, which follows the progymnasmata. I haven't seen anything to compare with the progym exercises for developing ideas. In fact, after the first two levels, every paragraph of every paper requires the student to interact with an idea in various ways; i.e. comparison, cause/effect, support, etc. Memoria Press is offering a three-year track for middle school and high school that covers all 14 levels of the progym. Edited August 6, 2011 by 1Togo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrself Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I agree that IEW does a good job helping stuck writers get some basics under their belt. I use Units 1-6 from TWSS for elementary and middle school. Those units teach key word outlining, writing a three-paragraph story summary, writing a three-paragraph story from pictures, and short reports. After that, I use Classical Composition, which follows the progymnasmata. I haven't seen anything to compare with the progym exercises for developing ideas. In fact, after the first two levels, every paragraph of every paper requires the student to interact with an idea in various ways; i.e. comparison, cause/effect, support, etc. Memoria Press is offering a three-year track for middle school and high school that covers all 14 levels of the progym. Where do you start with the Classical Composition series after using TWSS for the earlier grades? Do you get through the last 3 levels or just the ones on the MP catalog? Thanks! Nicole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingedradical Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I used level c of the main course for my highschooler when we first started homeschooling her. A couple of the stories were too childish for her, but she didn't mind. Some kids might. We had both the workbook, parent book and the dvds. I found Andrew Padewa's voice irritating, but she liked him <g>. Another negative thing about level c for a highschool, though, is that the kids on the dvds are mostly a lot younger. There are older kids - I can tell because you can hear some male voice change - but you never see them. The kids in the front are definitely middle schoolers and some, not very old middle schoolers. This might bother some high schoolers. On the other hand, if you need it, you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 IEW did not help my reluctant writer much. He could follow the formula, but had a horrible time coming up with words of his own. Bravewriter has been wonderful for helping him find his voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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