corbie Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I was just lent a copy of IEW. I'm really interested in using it, not only for LA but also for other subjects. I've been using SOTW for 4 years. I really want to try IEW with history or science, but I haven't found great resources for short, simple paragraphs. My dd's are 8 and 10. We outlined a couple of Aesop's Fables today. It went well, but I'm looking for ways to include this program with science and history. I did find a few good paragraphs from Kingfisher World History Atlas but not enough. Any ideas? All feedback appreciated. I would also like to hear how this program ( IEW) has worked for other people. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryTX Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Bumping this up - because I am wondering if IEW or Writing Strands would be good for our hs daughter and if we could use either for after school work for the other minions. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 are wonderful writing curricula to go with any history program. I highly recommend them (Ancients, Medieval & US Hx)! http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/index.php?q=catalog/history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbie Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Michelle - I noticed you were using IEW spelling. How do you like it? I did look at their history writing books. I think they would work with my 4th/5th grader, but would be too tough for my 2nd/3rd grader. I guess I could do the outlines with my younger one. Any ideas for science? I know they suggest DK books. I just don't have any science ones. Also, have you ever downloaded any e-books from their site? Sherry - I looked at Writing Strands and thought it was ok, but I think the note taking and public speaking skills learned with IEW are great. I also think my very math minded dd will appreciate how IEW breaks writing down into almost a formula/game to begin. She often hits a block when asked to write. So far, I'm impressed with IEW. Of course, it is WAY more expensive. I am borrowing the dvd's and will probably buy some books, which aren't too bad. I also love that I can teach writing to both levels at once and that I can incorporate other subjects. We've just started, so my review is a bit premature, but so far so good. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 IEW PZ is fine it; gets the job done easily and independently which is what we needed. Both my dc used it. IEW HBWL would be too difficult for a 2/3rd grader but look at IEW All Thing Fun. Outlining for science - you could use any source that's in short sections. Most textbooks are pre-outlined for you with title and sub-tites for each chapter. R&S science is nice. Online sources are good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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