ScoutTN Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I've read many good things about this here. I have The Complete Writer on hold at the library. Do I need to listen to the lecture if I read the book? I'm thinking ahead to next year and planning on beginning WWE with my then 2nd grader. I want to understand her philosophy before I purchase. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Well I own both and don't regret either. But, YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 The lectures make the whole system make such perfect sense, you'll wonder why you ever looked at a different curriculum. I love her logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 :bigear: I have wondered this myself. I have the writing lectures and fell hook, line and sinker :001_wub:. I don't plan on getting the book though. The lectures are amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I think the lectures add to the book. SWB has a conversational lecture style that is engaging and really brings her educational philosophy to life. When I initially read the WTM and WWE, I was overwhelmed. In her lectures, she makes it clear her views are ideals, but subject to day-to-day reality. I consider her lectures the equivalent of sitting down with a BTDT homeschool mom who has lots of experience and is more than happy to tell you anything and everything you ever wish to know about the joys and trials of homeschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 The lectures make the whole system make such perfect sense, you'll wonder why you ever looked at a different curriculum. I love her logic. :iagree:At first, in an effort to save money and have an open-and-go product, I only purchased the student workbook. Later, when I was frustrated with WWE 1 being "only" copywork and narration, I downloaded the lecture. Then the program started to make more sense. This year while planning for 2nd grade, I decided to get an even "bigger picture" by purchasing the instructor guide (Complete Writer: WWE). That was the final piece that convinced me SWB knows what she's doing. We may be doing "only" copywork, dictation, and narration now, but if we consistently practice these skills, we'll end up in a very good place. ;) :D Buy it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) Those lectures are worth every penny and more. :001_smile: I have the hardback book (The Complete Writer); it is well worth its price. I know that many, many, folks find WWE significantly easier to make happen by using just the workbooks; just grab and go. I'm the opposite. I found that using the hardback text (and the lecture guidelines) was easier to get done. Writing really does "disappear" into the subjects. Writing was not a seperate subject, but PART of history, science, etc. For us, using the workbooks became just one more thing to get done. Yes, it was a good thing, the workbooks are well done and convenient, but I prefer just the basics of the lectures. I will add that I am refering to just the WWE workbooks, not to WWS. I have not seen WWS *yet*. Looking over the sample is on my to do list... Edited February 25, 2012 by Zoo Keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks for the helpful replies! I think I'll get the lecture. :001_smile: Looking forward to listening and reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 I really enjoyed listening to SWB's lecture on writing for the grammar stage. Nice to hear a voice, a personality, even if the material is covered in the book too. Thanks to all who encouraged me to listen! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Okay, I'm convinced I need to hear the lectures! Next question: where do I *find* them?? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awisha. Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Okay, I'm convinced I need to hear the lectures! Next question: where do I *find* them?? :D At the Peace Hill Press store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 At the Peace Hill Press store. Great, thanks!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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