Grade 3: Would you use Treasured Conversations alongside ELTL?

[Mimicoto]

I have been using ELTL this year with my 8 yo DS, and have really been enjoying it....it is a beautiful program.  As I posted on the other 3rd grade writing thread (apologies - I don't know how to reference it, or link it....) it has helped immensely in getting him over his aversion to writing.

 

However, I can see a need (and a readiness) in him to begin producing some original writing.  He is an avid reader with a great vocabulary....and weak mechanical writing skills that could use work.  He would benefit from more writing practice (meaning the physical act of writing, not composition just yet....)

 

I have been eyeing Treasured Conversations for quite some time and am wondering if it would be a workable complement to ELTL....or would it be too much?

 

Also - DD is in 6th Grade.  She is a decent writer, but could use a bit more structure in learning to outline, take notes etc - independent of frameworks provided in her writing class....would TC be helpful in her case as well?

Edited January 30, 2016 by Mimicoto

[UCF612]

I'm curious about this as well. Hope someone can offer advice.

[Holly]

I haven't used Treasured Conversations, but we are adding Write On! once a week.  Since ELTL is only 3 days per week, it hasn't been overkill for us.  I schedule it on a different day, so they don't end up with two writing assignments in one day.  

Edited January 30, 2016 by Holly

[Heathermomster]

I have ideas about combining TC and ELTL3, but don't know whether the practice will be as great as my theory.

 

See posts 33 and 34 of the following link: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/239259-bringing-karens-mention-of-essay-writing-to-a-new-thread/?do=findComment&comment=2363522 .

 

My DS is dyslexic/dysgraphic and started homeschooling in 7th grade.  8Fill's writing philosophy and supports align perfectly with all that I have experienced WRT teaching and writing supports and my son.  For that reason, I want to use TC with my youngest child.  

 

I love ELTL mainly because of the short story/book, fables, and poem selections, so I want to combine those elements of ELTL with TC.  If TC becomes too much, I will save it for 4th grade and proceed as usual with ELTL3.  Clear as mud?

 

Edited January 30, 2016 by Heathermomster

[Heidi]

I supplement the writing in ELTL when the child is ready for more. I either do it in addition to the writing exercises or I skip the writing exercises in ELTL, depending on what the child needs. Same with grammar.