iamrachelle Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I'm thinking about using WP next year for American History. Has anyone used their LA program? Is it comprehensive, or do I need to add in spelling, grammar, reading comprehension, etc? I'm only using Rod & Staff 3 this year and feel like we're missing a lot as far as writing skills go, so I am definitely interested in something that incorporates this into the curriculum. Or, if you have any other suggestions, I'm all :bigear: Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 We have used and loved WinterPromise LA 1 and 2 so far. We plan to continue with LA3 next year. The one "tweak" I have made is to replace Adventures in Phonics C with Pathway Readers More Busy Times with workbook since Christmas. It was just a personal preference choice, based partly on the fact that my ds is pretty well grounded in phonics already. Of the components you listed, all are covered. Reading Comprehension/Vocabulary is covered by Wordly Wise for grades 2 &3, I think it switches to Words Are Wonderful just for novelty at fourth grade. There are no comprehension questions for the readers but occasionally there will be a creative writing exercise connected to them, or to something you have read in a WP theme. I'm happy to answer specific questions if you have any. Fire away! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffani Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) I agree with Jennifer. I've used/am using Pre-K, K, 1, 4 & 7. I really like the younger years. I've been searching for years for a LA program that I felt was complete. That said.... I will not use it next year for my older guys. It's a preference thing for us too. I'm an IEW fan. It works for us, so using WP's LA for the older grades just doesn't fit w/ IEW. I also prefer using Progeny Press Lit. Units for these older grades and after you do these 2 items, throw in a little spelling, it's pretty full. But if I wasn't biased to IEW I'd probably still be using WP LA. Edited January 19, 2009 by Tiffani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) LA has been my obsession this week. I plan on using WP LA for Sea and Sky when we do that program. Just Write - Book 3 | LA4-04 | $12 Students will learn writing skills like planning, word choice, organization, paragraphs, and short essays. It looks like LA4 has this. It does incorporate creative writing with the program guide. I know many that are happy with WP LA. It meshes together really well. I wouldn't think it is in the classical style. From what I can tell most of the writing is in the form of creative writing. In this group their was a discussion called can we talk about LA? You can get a lot of information there. I think maybe Writing Tales would be something to look at. It includes grammar but the focus is on writing. I have been talking about it all over the place on here lately. For the ages of your kids I would just get Writing With Ease. If you use the main text then you can use selections from the history program. Edited January 19, 2009 by Lovedtodeath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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