Bluegoat Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I am thinking of enrolling my dd in an online writing course next year. It's the thing she resists most from me and it would be nice if she had some outside accountability. Any suggestions or reccomendations would be great! (Or alterativly something not online but a good one year program - dd will be heading to French immersion the next year.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 My DD is really enjoying Expository Writing 1 through WTM Academy this year. She adores her teacher, Tom Hummel, and does everything entirely independently. Highly recommended! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 My son has also had a very good experience with taking Expository 1 at WTMA. My son happens to have the same teacher as fourisenough's child, but does not do everything independently. He likes to have me proofread his work, and he likes me to review his instructions before he starts an assignment. But, that is fine with me. It is much less involvement than when I did WWS1 with his older brother, lol. It could be a difference in personality or the fact that my son is a 5th grader, a bit young for the class. But, I don't feel like I am overly involved, it is more that ds2 is an anxious and perfectionist sort of kid, and so I review instructions with him etc to reassure. But, we feel like it has been worth every penny. Only 'problem' is that now ds2 wants to take more classes next year. But...I have all this cool curriculum just hanging around the house. You mean I can't use it ? :crying: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 My daughter does Bravewriter courses - they are not through the entire schoolyear - usually 4 weeks at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I am also looking for a class for my rising 6th grader. I am mostly deciding between Expository 1 at WTMA and AttuneUp...I am eagerly following! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2two Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Mine are in the WTMA Expository Prep class and it is great. Looking forward to doing the Expository class next year for 6th grade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyshoe Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 We used Home2Teach writing classes this year for my 6th grader who was resistant (well beyond "reluctant") and behind. We had tried co-op classes and various writing curricula over the years (including IEW, Jump In, and others). He truly blossomed this year, and I think we're over the difficulties (both attitude and ability). The feedback from the teachers have been truly helpful (not just correcting a few spelling or grammatical errors but actually teaching the craft of communicating thoughts effectively in a written form). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetzmama Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 We used Home2Teach writing classes this year for my 6th grader who was resistant (well beyond "reluctant") and behind. We had tried co-op classes and various writing curricula over the years (including IEW, Jump In, and others). He truly blossomed this year, and I think we're over the difficulties (both attitude and ability). The feedback from the teachers have been truly helpful (not just correcting a few spelling or grammatical errors but actually teaching the craft of communicating thoughts effectively in a written form). Would you mind sharing which class he took? I'm thinking about this for my ds going into 7th. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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