4ofus Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'm ready to begin actively looking at online writing classes for my rising 6th grader. He's doing great in our current model, but I'd like a third-party to monitor his writing for a semester so I can be...certain. I'm aware of Bravewriter classes, and there was once a thread on here that discussed a few other options, one of which was highly recommended, but I don't remember enough about it to find the thread. If anyone recalls what I'm referring to, or has first-hand experience with an online class & could chime in..for the good or not-so-good..I'd appreciate it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journey00 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 When we started homeschooling, my then 6th grader did online classes with Time4writing. It is an 8 week class done asynchronously with a certified teacher that teaches writing and gives feedback to the student and grades. Basically, the website is a good description and representation of what it is. We were happy with it. It costs $99 per class. Their customer service was always helpful. I think they have a trial or $ back or something similar. Next month, my 4th grader with the basic grammar class. I liked not having to grade and she liked being accountable to someone else besides Mom. There is also Write Guide, which I'm considering for 9th grade. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 There's WriteGuide. Some people here have used that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Writer's Workshop at The Pottter's School was terrific for my daughters in 6th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle/OK Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I have been pleased with home2teach.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Happy Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I've had a hard time teaching writing so I finally handed over to an online course. Both of my high schoolers use www.time4writing.com. I wasn't sure about it, but so far so good. They can go at their own pace. The lessons are all laid out and the teachers get back to them very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Dd10 has done two classes at Bravewriter but I'm always looking for more ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks y'all for the suggestions. I'm happy to have several things to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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