scrapbabe Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 My son is almost 9 years old and is not a very good writer. We haven't done much of it because I just haven't found something I love. What are you all using/would use? Also, I have a 12 year old. I started using IEW A with him. We only made it through the first lesson. I like it and so does he, but it's so time consuming. We are running a full-time business on top of homeschooling, so simpler is better. But I want it to be thorough and of a classical nature. So any help for him too? In fact something that works for both at the same time would be fabulous!!! Smiles, Shalynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Have you looked at Writing With Ease? It is probably too young for your older, but may be a good fit for your younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omma Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 My ds will be 9 in March, and I've started him in WWE Level 2. We are doing 2 lessons per day and it is working out well. Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiki Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 It reminds you of IEW in that it's imitative writing, but easy to implement and even includes grammar. Here's the website: http://www.olsenbooks.com/scope.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Writing Tales 1(www.writing-tales.com ) . My girls have really enjoyed this program and has been the only program that has finally got them to write. Its a classical program as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn of ns Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I second Writing Tales. I's Classical but not as prep intensive as others Classical programs. It's almost open-and-go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I use Writing With Ease 2 with our 9 yo twins. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thanks for all the replies, I'm researching all your suggestions. Smiles, Shalynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 IEW does get faster as you go along. Boy! Those first few lessons have such a learning curve. Be patient, if you like it; it will get faster. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsoll Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'll cast my vote with those who suggested Writing Tales. Were I starting over, this is what I would use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in CA Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I agree with Writing Tales. Writing Tales 1 would probably seem a bit young to your 12 yo though. Can anyone comment on that? I have not used WT1 but am currently using WT2 with my 11 yo. The grammar is a bit on the easy side for him, but the writing assignments are fun and I have yet to encounter complaints about them. I personally wish I had started with Classical Writing Aesop a few years ago and used that program instead. Not that I find WT inferior to CW, but because it only goes to level 2 and level 3 won't be available in the foreseeable future. I will be jumping into CW next year. Classical Writing would probably not be a good choice for your situation though as it is more time consuming. Writing Tales is super easy to follow, with minimum teacher time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 My 5th grader is using Writing Tales 2 (never used 1) and my 8yr. is using WWE 2. Ignite Your Writing & Writing Strands are also good. We own IEW to and I'm looking into that as well as the other two I mentioned because Writing Tales only goes up to level 2 right now :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I love these books - simple and cheap: Fiction Writing Non-Fiction There is a second workbook for each subject too, if you need them. The SAT mentioned is the UK SAT, taken at about age 11. You can see samples here and here but Book Depository offers free shipping. The books don't work at a sentence or paragraph level - they are more about putting pieces together. Best wishes Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3byzaz Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 We absolutely love Meaningful Composition. It is very similar to IEW, but less expensive and much easier to do. It's very Godly and written to the student, and thus, mom is better able to teach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Shalynn, we are using SWI A for a 10yo girl. Have you downloaded IEW's lesson plans? They divide the lectures into more manageable parts. Plus, you can go at your own pace. For example, the teacher at our house is having a hard time making herself do school ;) today, so she had the 10yo make a keyword outline of the article about Oysters and tomorrow we'll write it up. It was quick! I'm sure you'll get some great suggestions for other programs, but I thought I would suggest tweaking IEW since you've already invested the $ and it is a good program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I use the SWI rather than the teacher's version (TWSS) with my 9 year old. That way, she can watch the lesson on DVD without me. Then she completes the outline. The next day, she does the draft. The day after that, she does the final draft. It takes almost none of my time at all. I just read the final with the check off sheet that comes with each composition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks to everyone! And thanks Polly to the link for the lesson plans. I think I'll try to tweak IEW for my 12 year old. Still deciding what to use for 9 year old. I'm leaning towards WWE level 1, but I'm not sure yet. Smiles, Shalynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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