Blossom'sGirl Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 My 4th ds is approaching 6th grade. I own Rod and Staff, which he has been doing since 1st grade, but neither one of us wants to use it next year. I would like something that combines English and writing. I need interesting assignments and detailed instruction for a capable but writing phobic boy. This ds has done some IEW and WWE in the past and will be doing the third year of Fix-It next year. We will be doing Fix-It as a group with my 8th and 11th graders. I have also tried WWS with one of my other boys and found it hard to use for me. So BJU 6 and EIW 6 are on my short list. Both cost about the same, although I could probably find most of BJU used. I showed ds both samples and he picked BJU. I think he likes how writing and grammar alternate. I think EIW would be easier on me as BJU materials tend to be heavy on the teacher. This ds is definitely using BJU Science 6 this next year, and possibly BJU reading. I don't normally do a reading program so I may drop that idea. I don't want to overload him on BJU material as I know it can be very "full". I would love some direction. You would think that by the 4th kid I would have this all figured out. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I loved BJU English through 6th grade. I could not stand it at 7th. My plan in the future is to do BJU English through 6th and then switch. EIW is on my list. I just do not like video courses and you have to use the video with EIW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I do not use the TM with BJU English. I did not feel it brought anything to the program. I do the front page with him, and then he does the backside by himself. I go over the writing lessons with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 We've used both and greatly prefer BJU to EIW. Even my dysgraphic ds who hates writing preferred BJU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom'sGirl Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Thanks all. I am starting to lean towards using R & S one more year. I am not sure if we will use the writing portion or find something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 We have used both programs and both have good points. BJU does alternate writing and grammar. I have to agree with Janeway though. We did switch to GWG at 6th. It was a good experience for dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 BJU is more balenced whereas EIW is more writing centric. It depends if you want more writing time or a more balanced approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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