MamaSprout Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hello, What would you recommend as a spine for a Logic Stage Writing Co-op class? Students will have done CAP's Narrative 2. They will range from 6th-9th graders, with the weakest writers at the top of the range. I think they have out-paced W&R. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 SWB's Writing With Skill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSprout Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 SWB's Writing With Skill I like WWS for this group, but is it do-able being taught one day a week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I like WWS for this group, but is it do-able being taught one day a week? How did they manage doing CAP W&R Narrative 2? It's broken up into similar daily lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I think Laughing Lioness used WWS in a co-op setting. I know she's busy, but maybe she could help you. There is this short thread, but search for "WWS" with "laughing lioness" as author on these boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSprout Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 How did they manage doing CAP W&R Narrative 2? It's broken up into similar daily lessons. We cover about 60% of the lesson in class. They complete the lesson at home, read the intro to the next lesson and write the longer written assignment to bring back as homework, which they usually read out loud. I give them a checklist of which assignments to do for each lesson. I only "grade" this longer assignment at the end of each lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSprout Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Okay, I've read the sample of WWS cover to cover... and I don't think it's going to work. It's too tree to forest, and too much reading for two of my students. What I'd really like to find is something that transitions from paragraph to essay and covers outlining. Something like this, but without the IEW "structure" (or cost). http://iew.com/shop/products/medieval-history-based-writing-lessons-student-book-only I have this as a supplement: http://teacherexpress.scholastic.com/grammar-lessons-and-strategies-that-strengthen-students-writing I looked at Maxwell's School Composition, and it might maybe work, but it doesn't actually go to essays. Anything I've overlooked? I don't need a lot of teacher helps, but I really don't want to write a course from scratch, either. Are there any great workbooks somewhere or other google books I've overlooked? I'd say the group "average" is 7th grade. I don't think they are ready for Lively Art yet. So, pre-LAoW essay book? I really like the modeling that happens in classical writing. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3byzaz Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have taught WriteShop in co-op. This is my third year. I had 4th-8th and 5th-9th the first year. This year, it's in a different co-op, but they are ages 9-12. I think grade 3-6. It works really well at all levels. I am going to continue next year with a new one for 4th-6th and a "boot camp" type one for 7th-9th. I really, really enjoy it. It's very flexible and very easy to teach, grade, etc. There is a variety of assignments and you can skip ones also. I like the Skill Builder part as well - it teaches the grammar skills that will be used in the essays. There is a lot of descriptive writing, narrative, report, and then your regular higher level writing in WS II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Indeed Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I was going to suggest Writeshop as well. It works really well for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 WriteShop came to my mind first. as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Wizards Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Maybe take a look at hands-on essays. http://www.handsonessays.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Why not just do the next CAP W&R? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSprout Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Why not just do the next CAP W&R? Actually, that's what I'm going to do. After looking over the options (and looking and looking), I decided that with some tweeks, Chreia is the best option for this group for next year. I do not like the physical books. I was afraid my students were too old. But they respond well to it, are writing, and tell their younger siblings, "Maybe you can come to a writing class next year." So one semester at a time, we are staying with CAP W&R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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