melbotoast Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 For various reasons, DS9 will most likely be going to public school in the fall. There are several public charters nearby we're researching. He's been homeschooled from the beginning and we've been doing WWE. We're about halfway through WWE3 but he hates it. He struggles with the long dictation passages. We tried a sample Arrow from Bravewriter and he enjoyed that because (1) he liked the book (2) we counted that for grammar and writing and (3) I dictated only short phrases instead of making him memorizing the whole thing. In view of all this, we're both ready for something different. (and hopefully, something that would help prepare him for public school writing). What would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Can you get examples of what the school is using? Math, too. The pacing/approach may be way different than what he is used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I would buy Write Source 3: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0669518069?keywords=write%20source%203&qid=1454353113&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 From the horror stories I hear around here from Public school parents I would really try to find out what the expectations are for his grade. I an continually blown away by the quantity of work these kids are producing. I have no knowledge of the quality, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Can you get examples of what the school is using? Math, too. The pacing/approach may be way different than what he is used to. From the horror stories I hear around here from Public school parents I would really try to find out what the expectations are for his grade. I an continually blown away by the quantity of work these kids are producing. I have no knowledge of the quality, though. That is a good idea, thanks. We aren't sure which school he will end up attending, but I can ask around. Maybe it will influence our decision :) I would buy Write Source 3: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0669518069?keywords=write%20source%203&qid=1454353113&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 I will take a look at this, sounds like the price is right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 We aren't sure which school he will end up attending, but I can ask around. If it is a public school, you could see samples of writing pinned outside the classroom on boards after school hours. Our public school playgrounds are open to public outside of school hours. Try to attend the open house too as you can peruse curriculum and students' portfolios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishes Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 My experience is that by fourth grade, most public school students are expected to be able to write a paragraph and will most likely write several multi-paragraph papers throughout the year including: reports, persuasive papers, and narratives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perogi Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I think Essentials in Writing is a fairly "standard" writing course and would be my choice for a child going into public school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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