Tarheel Heather Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 What do you need to go with it? And is Aesop prerequisite? Or is there another writing curriculum altogether that someone is crazy over? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat in GA Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I would like to know more about this program as well. We are using Writing/Reading strands this year...and it's okay...and I'd love to see what other options are out there. I do not have a reluctant writer at all...but she does need some guidance on form...and I'd like to know if this might be a good fit for her. Looking forward to hearing the responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 What age child are we talking about and do you already have a grammar program in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 I plan on using JAG. He has gone through Calvert up until this past year. I don't have an issue going through aesop first if that will help get a hang on things. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I started CW when my oldest was 10. He's stronger in math and really hates the physical part of writing, so I chose to begin with CW Aesop B. In addition, I wanted to include my 9-year old, and I felt a little intimidated with the program at first. You can see the CW progression here: http://home.att.net/~mikejaqua/whichbookstobuy.html If your son is a strong writer and has done any of the Imitation in Writing series (I found the key work outlining similar to Aesop), then you could go ahead into Homer A. Homer A does provide some review of Aesop in the beginning lessons. If you son is more relunctant to write, then you might want to back up and go with Aesop B. I've never seen JAG, but from my experience you can use any grammar program with CW. If you come to a term that is unfamiliar, look it up, learn it, and move on. I use R&S grammar independent of the CW lessons, and that has worked fine so far. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 I wasn't sure where to look for the scope! I only saw the lulu site. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I was really unsure what to do. I couldnt see the program, didnt know anybody using it and couldnt get a clear picture in my mind from the info on the net. So we jumped into Homer A. It has been just fine. She is doing very well with the writing and the grammar. We had completed BJU grammar and Winston 1 so her grammar was solid. But, writing was a real struggle for her. We have been able to do 1 lesson per week up until Week 9. That lesson took 2 weeks and I know Week 10 will take 2 weeks as well. Not sure if this will be the trend the remaining lessons or not. I use Harvey's as a grammar review. We recently started Aesop A with my 3rd grader. It is very easy for her. She is having no difficulties at all and I wonder if I should have started her in Aesop B. I am doing GWG 3 with her and it is a fine fit. She is enjoying the program quite a bit. But, again, it is not very challenging so far - we are on week 4. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Holly--why not switch the 3rd Grader to AesopB--or one of the later selections in A? No one says you have to do every single model or follow the workbook's plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I have thought about it. But, she really enjoys it. She gets so excited about the lessons. I have talked to her about skipping but she really doesnt want to miss any of the fables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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