Ann@thebeach Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Now that WWE has been out for a little while I'm wondering if there are opinions about how these 2 programs compare and which is better for teaching basic writing skills. I have a reluctant writer-age 10-that does just fine with copywork and does fairy well at narrating back to me. Dictating is still a challenge because of his spelling but that is improving with Sequential Spelling. However, having him actually write an independent sentence on his own-you'd think I was asking him to write a novel! I really need to find something that clicks with him and not sure if I should stick with WWE or try IEW since it gets so many great reviews as working well for boys. If you've had luck with either one=please share any "aha!" moments please :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndie Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi Ann, my son take IEW 3rd grade in a supplemental homeschool group and is doing well. He's a natural writer but his teacher tells me that in a room of mostly boys (7 boys to 1 girl), they are all doing well. The reluctant writers are learning how to enjoy writing while the natural writers are challenged to expand their skills. I had heard nothing but good about this program and I can attest that it has done wonders for my sons writing skills. The moms who's reluctant writers have already gone thru this course rave about how it helped their sons. I think it's a wonderful program; the stories are often about bugs and weird stuff that tends to attract boys more. :) HTH Now that WWE has been out for a little while I'm wondering if there are opinions about how these 2 programs compare and which is better for teaching basic writing skills. I have a reluctant writer-age 10-that does just fine with copywork and does fairy well at narrating back to me. Dictating is still a challenge because of his spelling but that is improving with Sequential Spelling. However, having him actually write an independent sentence on his own-you'd think I was asking him to write a novel! I really need to find something that clicks with him and not sure if I should stick with WWE or try IEW since it gets so many great reviews as working well for boys. If you've had luck with either one=please share any "aha!" moments please :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MIch elle Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 This new one looks perfect for that age: http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/index.php?q=product/all-things-fun-amp-fascinating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Getting him to write a paragraph was just torture! IEW has broken it down into incremental steps and really taken aware the fear of the blank page. I just love IEW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Getting him to write a paragraph was just torture! IEW has broken it down into incremental steps and really taken away the fear of the blank page. I just love IEW. :iagree:IEW has worked very well for my ds11 who hates to write. Ds7 is working through WWE, and will switch to IEW in 5th grade. I really like both curricula and I think WWE is great for grammar stage, and IEW for logic stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calandalsmom Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 My boys attended the IEW seminar this week with Mr Pudewa. Im convinced the program works because I have in my possession two original works written in a short amount of time by two boys who loathe writing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ann@thebeach Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Thanks everyone, I'm pretty sure my homeschool office has the teacher program which is the expensive part so I'm going to try it! I've been looking thru his web site and watched his intro videos and it sounds good. I love the look of the new student book posted above-thanks for the link. I think the post that WWE is good for the grammar stage and then IEW is good for the logic stage might be right on....thanks for that revelation :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TundraAcademy Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 My almost 10yo son is finishing up the schoolyear with WWE. I really like it, but am also looking to switch to IEW for 5th grade. For some reason writing stresses me out, and I would like to find something that is solid and gets the job done. For those of you using IEW, where do you start. Did you purchase IEW TWSS or just get one of the theme books? I'm hoping to use this program for a while (with two more boys behind my oldest). Thanks for the input! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calandalsmom Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I think you MUST get TWSS and I think I must also get SWI. The combo is 239 or somewhere abouts. I think you could get TWSS and a theme based unit if you are quick on the uptake and dedicated. Im neither. I want the themed unit called All things Fun and Fascinating! But Im starting with the combo and we'll see how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyH Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 What is TWSS and SWI? Is it really worth those prices? I keep seeing $200 for writing.:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann@thebeach Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 I got lucky and checked out the TWSS DVD set from my homeschool office today. It came with the teacher workbook but they don't have any of the other programs. I'm going to watch these first and then start asking questions about what I need next. ;) Thanks ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila in OK Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm looking into this too for my will-be 6th grader. So let's say you *can* borrow the teacher DVD's to watch. What do you actually need to purchase to use the program? I've poked around the website but it just confuses me more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann@thebeach Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm looking into this too for my will-be 6th grader. So let's say you *can* borrow the teacher DVD's to watch. What do you actually need to purchase to use the program? I've poked around the website but it just confuses me more. I agree with you...I'm not sure if I can just start with one of the themed units or if we need the Student Writing Intensive A program next.... I joined the yahoo group in hopes of gleaning more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calandalsmom Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Once you know the method I dont think you need anything, but you might find the more reasonably priced theme units helpful. Or if you are like me and you want your kids to enjoy Mr Pudewa's presentation, you should buy Student Writing Intensive at whatever level is appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila in OK Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Ah, okay. So it sounds like the heart of it is in teaching the *parent* how to teach the children. Heading off to join the yahoo group . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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