cam112198 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hi, I am making my plans for next year. We are currently using Abeka for LA and are thinking of switching next year to R&S. My dd will be in 2nd grade next year. Do I need to add a writing program? How do I know which writing program to add? I would love any input! Writing is the one subject that I feel that I am lacking! I am tempted to hire someone to teach my daughter how to write at some point. :-) Is there a class I can take? Or is there one writing program that is better for people like me! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 No, you do not. R&S's English is all you need for grammar, composition, and the rest. (If you don't know what "the rest" is, you can request a free copy of R&S's scope and sequence by calling [606] 522-4348). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy in ME Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 We have come full circle after experimenting with additional writing curriculums. We are now using only Rod and Staff grades 4 and 6 along with additional writing as part of history, literature, and science. The boys are able to take what they are learning in R&S and apply it to the other writing they are doing. I really feel that it is very complete and clearly explains everything. Have you had a chance to look at the table of contents yet for the grade you are interested in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam112198 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 We have come full circle after experimenting with additional writing curriculums. We are now using only Rod and Staff grades 4 and 6 along with additional writing as part of history, literature, and science. The boys are able to take what they are learning in R&S and apply it to the other writing they are doing. I really feel that it is very complete and clearly explains everything. Have you had a chance to look at the table of contents yet for the grade you are interested in? I have not checked out the table of contents yet, but will do that! Thanks for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 THere isn't any writing assignments in the second grade book. I think they start in 3rd or 4th. At that age you just need narration and copy-work as outlined in TWTM. In second grade, R&S teaches how to write complete sentences, descriptions, paragraphs, and poetry. The writing lessons are not separated out as they are in other grade levels, but they are in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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