Question for IEW users

[Guest]

We are just finishing up SWI - A, and have really enjoyed it this year. It was perfect for both of my kids. Next year they will be in 6th grade and 4th grade, and I would prefer to teach them together again if possible. Would you recommend we do SWI-B, All Things Fun & Fabulous, or a different theme based writing program? I already had All Things Fun & Fabulous here, but I didn't know if it would be a good option for my 6th grader.

[TarynB]

After doing an SWI, you don't do another SWI. You'd either do the relevant continuation course (SICC-A in your case) or move on to a theme unit. We did the ancient history unit after our SWI since it tied in with our history studies for the year and it worked well. Or you could just apply SWI concepts to writing across the curriculum on your own. Sorry, no experience with ATFF.

[Guest]

After doing an SWI, you don't do another SWI. You'd either do the relevant continuation course (SICC-A in your case) or move on to a theme unit. We did the ancient history unit after our SWI since it tied in with our history studies for the year and it worked well. Or you could just apply SWI concepts to writing across the curriculum on your own. Sorry, no experience with ATFF.

 

 

 

Ooops SICC-A is what I meant to write. I didn't have my catalog right in front of me, and I forgot which one came after SWI-A. I don't really want to do Ancient History because we covered Ancient History for a long time, and I am happy we have moved on :). I will go look at SICC-A, and the other themes closer. I prefer to use a program just to keep me on track.