arcara Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I am looking for writing recommendations for an 8th grader who hasn't used a formal writing curriculum before. We've started a few through the years but haven't followed them through to completion. I think she's a pretty good writer, with good spelling and grammar. She even completed a 30k+ word novel for NaNoWriMo last year. I'm just looking to get her ready for more formal non-fictional writing required for high school. Any ideas? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) . Edited October 18, 2023 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 My 7th grader is enjoying Write With the Best, volume 1. We are doing it at "half pace" so it will last all year, and then we'll do volume 2 for 8th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Thank you for the suggestions so far. The more I think about it, I would really just love a resource that would tell me which skills she needs to be able to demonstrate in writing at this point that I could then apply to writing across the curriculum. Does anyone know of anything like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Thank you for the suggestions so far. The more I think about it, I would really just love a resource that would tell me which skills she needs to be able to demonstrate in writing at this point that I could then apply to writing across the curriculum. Does anyone know of anything like this? The Writing Skills series by Diana Hanbury King offers a simple, inexpensive, no-frills program in academic/expository writing at all levels, through 12th grade. I saw it recommended here on the board and used parts of the lower levels with my DS between WWE & WWS, and am keeping it handy as a future resource. For your goals, you might be able to use just the TM to guide you in what to cover. Here's a link to the publisher's website for details and samples: http://eps.schoolspecialty.com/products/details.cfm?seriesonly=2561M I've seen these books listed on Amazon, etc. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Comprehensive Composition by Kathryn Stout does this too: http://www.designastudy.com/products/1891975013.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Or you might look at Write Source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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