More curricula advice for dysgraphic 3rd grader - MCT for LA??

[Cake and Pi]

I just found out that our umbrella charter's curriculum library has exactly 1 copy of MCT and I'm wondering if it could/would work for a 2e (dysgraphic, FM delay) boy who will be starting 3rd grade in the fall.  I turned in my curriculum request form 2nd this year, so I get  almost 1st dibs and will probably get it if I request it, but I don't want to claim it if it's definitely not going to work.  I'd rather leave it for someone who will actually benefit from it.

 

He's done FLL 1 and 2, WWE 2 (narrations and modified copy work.  Not ready for dictation yet.), reads 6+ years over grade level and writes and spells a couple of years behind.

 

Right now I have on request IEW's teaching writing with structure and style and student writing intensive A for writing, FLL3 for grammar, and AAS1 for spelling.  I'm considering switching the student writing intensive and FLL3 out for MCT (island level).  I'd keep AAS1 and TWSS, and I could throw back in WWE3 (for narrations) if that would be a good idea?  Or I could stick to the current plan and leave MCT alone.

 

Thoughts?

[FairProspects]

It depends? MCT would not be an issue from a dysgraphia standpoint as most of the instruction is read aloud or work together.

 

I have two dyslexic/dysgraphics and my older one loved MCT and my younger one did not. My oldest is geeky, loves puns and word play, appreciated MCT's sense of humor, and is incredibly analytical, so the 4 step analysis process made sense to help him crack the code of language and grammar. My youngest found the tone completely annoying, is more intuitive with language, and he prefers a narrative based approach to language over an analytical approach. I realize MCT is also somewhat narrative, but the stories did not resonate with him as much as working on grammar and sentence structure within the context of more classic literature. I'm not sure that answers your questions, but maybe these examples will help you determine if it is the right style for your ds.

Edited May 19, 2016 by FairProspects

[ElizabethB]

I agree. There is very little written work. My daughter enjoys language and playing with language, she loved MCT. My son is more STEM oriented, he tolerated MCT and I skipped the stories with him, they were my daughter's favorite part. He did like how efficient the teaching was and the grammar set up.

[ElizabethB]

Can they let you try it for a few days or a week this year or this summer? It is very individual, you will know quickly.