sassenach Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 We're just completing WT2 and I'm thinking of moving onto IEW. What should I order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda (Australia) Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 The first item recommended is the TWISS set. Really, this is all you 'need' to work through the IEW programme. All other IEW items stem from TWISS - this is the DVD seminar that will teach you, the teacher, how to teach writing. If you want, you can also purchase the SWI set - which is a DVD seminar presented directly to the students. That way, there's no waiting for you to watch 'your' DVDs before starting - the child can plug in the SWI DVD, and begin straight away. But TWISS is the 'must have', and a product you will refer to again and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 TWSS is the basis for the whole curriculum. I only use that. I've tried the SWI sets, but my kids didn't care for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 Thanks ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Linda in Oregon Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'd like to know this as well.... after WT 2, which IEW level is appropriate? A or B? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inashoe Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 TWSS - there is only one level - it has nine units to teach nine different aspects of writing. This is for you. If you get the optional Student Writing Intensive for student then start with level A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inashoe Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I must just mention ... Unit 1 of IEW starts with notetaking - this is slightly different to the outlining as in WTM, and in R&S grammar . I really don't think IEW does a very good job of teaching notetaking. I would rather go with the WTM / R&S method. The inexpensive Remedia books teach Outlining best of all. Beginning Outlining is for younger students, and the other book, Outlining, is for slightly older kids. The paragraphs given to the student to outline are very easy and written exactly for the purpose of teaching outlining. Once they have had some practice with these "ideal" paragraphs, then the kids are ready to move on to books where the paragraphs are not as "ideal". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 That's really helpful Inashoe, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 We're just completing WT2 and I'm thinking of moving onto IEW. What should I order? I bought TWSS vhs tapes for $50 used. It includes the Notebook, of course. You don't need to buy the supplemental materials if cost is an issue. I want to tie-in writing w/ history & lit, so I didn't opt for the SWI. My dd 11 does Key Word Outlines from[I] What Your Sixth Grader Needs To Know history selections. She's doing a para on Martin Luther this week. I love IEW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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