bizzymomof5 Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 What's the difference between the last edition and the 10th anniv. ed? I have the oldest version, our library carries the 2009 ed. Would I want to purchase the 10th anniv. ed? Is there much difference? is there much difference between that very first edition and the 2009 edition? Is the 2009 the same as the Anniv. ed? Sorry so many questions. Just wondering which one of the many editions to purchase of if I should just stick with my old one. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 The first edition is 1999, revised edition 2004 and anniversary edition 2009. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I've bought each edition as it's been released and have considered them worth every penny. To answer your questions, IMO significant changes in resource/curricula recommendations were made between the 1st and 2nd editions. This week dh let me out of the zoo for an entire day so I could peruse the 3rd edition. I went to a local coffee shop and bought latte after latte, then lunch. I especially appreciated seeing additions and clarifications that were made in the logic history chapter and rhetoric great books chapter. If you are serious about using WTM recommendations and you have children in the logic and/or rhetoric stages and you can afford it, I think you'll find this new edition worth the investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I've read all three- and the new one is my favorite. Some of the materials in the older editions is hard to find. I do wish that it was more itemized what that old suggestions were by level, as well, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I've bought each edition as it's been released and have considered them worth every penny. To answer your questions, IMO significant changes in resource/curricula recommendations were made between the 1st and 2nd editions. If you are serious about using WTM recommendations ... I think you'll find this new edition worth the investment. :iagree: I have all three editions and wouldn't part with any of them willingly. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I've wondered this same thing. I didn't read the first edition, but I have the 2nd edition all marked up well! :) I'm still debating on forking over the money for a new edition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I don't have the first edition, but have the second and just received the new one in the mail yesterday. I feel there is information to gain from them both and won't part with either one! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) I've wondered this same thing. I didn't read the first edition, but I have the 2nd edition all marked up well! :) I'm still debating on forking over the money for a new edition! Considering the ages of your dc, I don't think you'd regret it at all. In the logic stage history chapter she added quite a bit more detail on teaching outlining, changed her recommendations for supplemental outlining help, and suggested alternate texts. In the high school great books chapter she added suggestions for studying history and changed her recommended history texts for each year. The additions to those two chapters alone were worth the price of the book for me. ETA: She also recommended some supplements for a 5th grader still struggling with summary writing. I think they'll be exactly what one of my dd needs. And, I really like the looks of the updated science resource lists. Edited May 11, 2009 by Luann in ID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Considering the ages of your dc, I don't think you'd regret it at all. In the logic stage history chapter she added quite a bit more detail on teaching outlining, changed her recommendations for supplemental outlining help, and suggested alternate texts. In the high school great books chapter she added suggestions for teaching history and changed her recommended texts for each year. The additions to those two chapters alone were worth the price of the book for me. ETA: She also recommended some supplements for a 5th grader still struggling with summary writing. I think they'll be exactly what one of my dd needs. And, I really like the looks of the updated science resource lists. Luann, You should get a commission! :lol: I think you've talked me into buying it! Maybe I can convince my dh that's what I want for Mother's Day, and I'm okay waiting until tomorrow (Monday) to get it! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Luann, You should get a commission! :lol: I think you've talked me into buying it! Maybe I can convince my dh that's what I want for Mother's Day, and I'm okay waiting until tomorrow (Monday) to get it! :D LOL. I was in such a funk over not going to the conference, and when the book came and I couldn't find a quiet minute to read it, I was really started throwing a pity party for myself. Dh was so upset with me for not telling him about the conference. He would have been very happy for me to go, but I kept thinking everything would fall apart here if I left for a few days, so I never even told him about it. Going out all day Wednesday to read the book was my consolation -- it wasn't the conference, but it was enough to get me excited and motivated again. They added a lot of information in areas that I had had questions about and so the book hit the spot for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 :iagree: I have all three editions and wouldn't part with any of them willingly. :-) Me too. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novafan Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Quote: Originally Posted by Heather in WI :iagree: I have all three editions and wouldn't part with any of them willingly. :-) Me too. :001_smile: Me too. :001_smile: Add me to this list. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homemomandnild Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I think you've all convinced me, as well. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Dh was so upset with me for not telling him about the conference. He would have been very happy for me to go And I would love to have met you! I've always enjoyed reading your posts. And I think you may be talking me into buying the 3rd edition. I only got quick glimpses of it at the conf.. My library is getting it in, but it's not here yet. And Susan said a couple of times that the changes were mostly curric./book lists, but I think those logic stage outlining/history and rhetoric stage GB sections you mentioned might be really useful to me, even though I heard all her lectures. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 LUANN IN ID---I bought the book, and I'm so glad I did! :D I have LOTS more reading to do, I've just skimmed the surface so far, but I wanted to thank you for your convincing nudge!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzymomof5 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 any different then what is in her first edition? I have the first edition. Thanks, Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dymphna57 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I was a library reader myself until we moved somewhere they don't have it. I decided i would buy the new edition when we visitied this year but had unexpected bills and lost my budget! I replaced my Fanny Farmer cookbook only ( It was too hard to find all the loose pages and unstick the others!) Well, dh went back over for family reasons and he bought the new edition for me!!!! Can't wait. He never read it and is astonished at how much is in there. He says it is incredible. Six more days. To see him again of course!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris in Wis Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 A good friend of mine bought the new (anniversary) edition at the VA conference, and I was GREEN with envy! I have the first edition, all marked up and full of sticky-notes, and would love to buy the new one (despite only having 2 kids left at home). I take it you would say it's worth it? I feel like a pioneer, having bought the first edition when it first came out! Got the second from the library and didn't notice enough of a difference to warrant purchasing it. But this one . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzymomof5 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Is the main difference just in the suggested curriculum list? I'm wondering if the section where she describes outlining is different or better in her new edition. I have the first one. Thanks, Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'm wondering if the section where she describes outlining is different or better in her new edition. I have the first one. Different, and MUCH better. Much more detailed, hand holding in how to teach it. It has basic questions you can use, too, to help a child think his way through each outline level of each paragraph. That section alone, IMO, is worth the price of the book to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) double post Edited May 25, 2009 by Colleen in NS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Colleen in NS Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Colleen, I just wanted say how much I love your siggy. Thanks! It's fun to play around with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzymomof5 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Thanks Colleen! That's what I wanted to know. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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