3girls4me Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I know this is a pretty new program, but does anyone know if this would be suitable for a 3rd grade girl that can't get enough of writing? She loves writing plays, books, songs, poems, etc....she is very motivated. I know it says 4th grade and up and I don't want to use something that is too mature for her, but she definitely loves and is pretty good at writing! My other option is IEW SWI-A. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Why don't you try to email Debra Bell about this? She seems to kindly answer question. I read a review about a third grader starting it so it's possible but you may need to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3girls4me Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildwood Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I haven't used it yet, but do have it here. We'll start with it this fall with my 4th/7th grader. I totally think an eager 3rd grader could successfully use it. It is very engaging and speaks directly to the student presenting writing in a fun, interactive way. Also, if it seems to be a little too mature for your 3rd grader, you could use it over a year or two taking at your own speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtofive Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 To the OP, what did you end up choosing to use? I'm also curious if others have used Writers In Residence and can give more info on that? Thanks! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3girls4me Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 To the OP, what did you end up choosing to use? I'm also curious if others have used Writers In Residence and can give more info on that? Thanks! ;) We ended up using W&R and she is occasionally doing classes with a local author. She also reads lots of biographies and does reports on them. (Her desire to do this) We may look at Writers in Residence again for next year, but likely she will begin classes with this author weekly along with a small group of other students. And we will probably keep going with W&R. She seems to really enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kesmom Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 To the OP, what did you end up choosing to use? I'm also curious if others have used Writers In Residence and can give more info on that? Thanks! ;) My 5th grader is using it this year and I don't really care for it. It's not bad enough for us to switch midyear, but I cannot wait to go back to a more classical approach. (She previously used WWE and W+R) I feel like it jumps around a lot and while it is mostly independent, the requirements from the parent pop up at random and varying intervals. It wanted "artifacts" (photos/letters/etc) from older generations in the family for one assignment - not everyone can access that kind of thing easily or at all. And the scoring sheets drive me absolutely crazy. It's not a terrible program, but I don't think it is worth the high cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtofive Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Thank you both for sharing further thoughts on Writers In Residence. I've been kicking it around for next year, and just can't seem to decide for sure. Like 'Kesmom' wisely mentioned, I want to be mindful that what I'm getting is worth the cost. ;) Thank you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bplacy Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I feel like it jumps around a lot and while it is mostly independent, the requirements from the parent pop up at random and varying intervals. It wanted "artifacts" (photos/letters/etc) from older generations in the family for one assignment - not everyone can access that kind of thing easily or at all. And the scoring sheets drive me absolutely crazy. It's not a terrible program, but I don't think it is worth the high cost. I've been considering this program for one of my sons who will be in 5th grade next year. He currently uses and is successful with IEW Intensive A, however he doesn't love it. It's probably because he's a more natural writer and its formulaic nature is a bit much. He's interested in Writers in Residence and liked the look of the sample I showed him. However, your comment is exactly one of the things I've been concerned about. I worry it will jump around a lot. I know "jumpiness" can keep interest levels up, but I wonder how effective it is for retaining information for the long haul? Have you seen any issues with retention of the material learned? What is it about the scoring sheets you do not like? With all of that said, my younger son (will be in 4th next year) really enjoys IEW and has progressed very well with it. I think it's because he isn't a natural writer and the formulaic approach takes some of the pressure off. He does not want to switch to Writers in Residence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insertcreativenamehere Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I tried it this year and found it excessively wordy. We switched back to Writing and Rhetoric. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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