Directed Writing program (IEW or MC) vs. what else??

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  • August 19, 2013 at 6:36 pm
    kurtjenvb
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    Hi – I’m really having trouble settling on a writing program this year for my middle-schooler.  I’ve gathered some information on what seems to be the two most popular “directed” programs (i.e. they use a formula approach) – IEW and MC.  I’m not sure if this is the approach I want to use or not.  If I would choose to use a “non-directed” approach, what are the good programs out there – are there any?  Or does using a non-directed approach imply you don’t use a program?  What about Beyond the Book Report by Analytical Grammar – is this a “directed” program?

    I’d appreciate any advice!

    August 19, 2013 at 6:58 pm
    missceegee
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    Here’s a link to my preview review of BBR. http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/beyond-the-book-report-by-analytical-grammar-a-preview-review

    It is somewhat directed, but MUCH less so than other programs I looked at. 

    August 19, 2013 at 7:00 pm
    Rebekahy
    Participant

    There was another recent thread (like within the past two days) about IEW – you might want to do a search for that as it had a wide variety of suggestions and what different moms liked about each.

    August 19, 2013 at 7:03 pm
    TailorMade
    Participant

    Non-directed encouragement:

    http://higherupandfurtherin.blogspot.com/

    AG/BBR thread:

    http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/7th-grade-la-plan-in-progress-please-help-me-to-think-through

    Thread to help discern whether IEW is a fit for your family, or not:

    I’ve used IEW with success with my children and in a co-op. I think the first link will certainly save you time and $, but only if you are committed to diligently pursuing CM style writing instruction.

    For us, IEW has proven itself, but had I been able to wrap my brain around not using a curriculum, I’d have at least given it a shot. As it is, IEW has become a very beneficial habit for our children. They write well. They also find their own voice, a concern of those who don’t use IEW. Great books are just as much an influence in their lives as IEW. ;0)

    August 19, 2013 at 7:43 pm
    missceegee
    Participant

    I will add that we are very heavy on written narration. BBR will simply guide that a bit for a few weeks.

    August 19, 2013 at 8:58 pm
    kurtjenvb
    Participant

    Thank you –  I just found an older thread about writing programs, which I just commented on, and so it has bumped up.  It was very encouraging in the method of written narrations, so I’m thinking perhaps I can relax a bit about needing a writing program – but I’m wondering if BBR would be a nice supplement to the CM writing approach – I may try that one out.

    Thanks again!

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