islandmama Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm having trouble sticking to a writing program. I love the concept of WS, but my concern is that it doesn't address structure compared to a program such as IEW. Maybe it does, in a more subtle way, and I'm just not getting it. :confused: We have worked through Level 5. With so many kids to teach, I'm looking for something that is thorough, homeschool friendly, and that teaches both creativity and structure. Should I stick to WS, or should I look elsewhere? We've done some IEW (history based lessons) but I'm not sure if I'm ready to spend the money on the complete curriculum. And again, I really like that WS is easy to implement. Any advice? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Level 6 and 7 teach a format for a book report, 5 paragraph paper, a research paper, a survey, an interview, and a business letter, among other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 What do you mean by "structure"?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmama Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 What do you mean by "structure"?:confused: I guess I'm looking for specific instruction on how to write an essay (intro, conclusion, paragraph structure, transitions, etc)... It sounds like level 6 and 7 have what I'm looking for. We have only worked through level 5. I guess the other thing I am wondering is if it thorough enough alone as a writing curriculum, or do I need to supplement? Do others supplement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmama Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 I found an old article written by SWB with a complete review of WS vs. IEW and found my answers. (duh!) http://www.welltrainedmind.com/J00review.html WS uses a different approach than I'm used to, which made me unsure of it. But I trust SWB, so I think I'll keep going with it... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 We have found that Writing Strands has helped us a lot as we did great books. And I really like that Writing Strands doesn't try to alter my children's style. This leaves them free to imitate whatever author they currently admire, or write in their own voice. -Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhondabee Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Nan, How old were your kids when you did Levels 6 & 7? Out scenario: My oldest will finish R&S-8 this year (or come as close as possible, anyway - LOL!), and I'm thinking about switching to an Abeka and Writing Strands combo. Would Level 6 be ok for 9th grade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I think it depends on how much writing your child has done. My older one, who started homeschooling in 5th and pretty much cried if he had to write more than a sentence, worked on 6 and 7 during 8th, 9th, and part of 10th. My younger one is working on 7 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmama Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanks Nan! I think I will start my 3 oldest on level 6. I have a 7th, 9th and 11th... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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