rose Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I've got a set of these books given to me and I'm toying with using them to supplement WWS with my son that is struggling (I think that he might be slightly dyslexic/dysgraphic). I've got book A, 1 and 2 and the teachers manual. What are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Writing Skills saved writing for my dyslexic son. It is the first and only thing that made sense to him. The instruction is clear and there is lots of practice. I highly recommend Writing Skills. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Yes, I really like them for my dyslexic boys. We used them as a part of Verticy's writing program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I haven't, but they were next on my list to try because of their success for kids with dyslexia. We started Essentials in Writing before then, and that ended up working well here. I would absolutely give them a try for a struggling writer--you really don't have anything to lose since you have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 We used Writing Skills for a time before DS was really ready for WWS1. I agree with what Tara said and I have recommended it to others as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivey Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I also highly recommend the series – it has been by far the most effective writing program I’ve found for my dyslexic/ASD high schooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I bought somebody's used Calvert 4th or 5th grade curriculum (can't remember which it came with) on Ebay. Their son/daughter was in the Verticity? program and it included this book. In going through it, it was actually really useful for even my strong natural writer in 4th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliR Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Lovely resource. DD first used them as part of the Calvert Verticy program (Books A and 1) and is now using Book 1 again. It is lovely to see the progression in her abilities since the first time we used Book 1, and now it is considerably more independent than she was first time around. I have Book 2, and if she can get through that I will be very pleased. I would like to use WWS, but due to learning difficulties that may not be achievable for a few years if at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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