As a mom with a very strong English grammar and writing background, I was excited to sample the writing curriculum by The Write Foundation. I have had the opportunity to use all three levels of their curriculum for the past month. My children are reluctant writers, as a general rule; however, they have been inspired to become more fluent writers through the use of this curriculum. My youngest daughter, especially, has discovered a love for writing and has begun writing her own book.
From a teaching standpoint, I wasn't completely sure about the best way to utilize this curriculum in a homeschool setting. The curriculum is designed more for a co-op setting. After some studying and a little tweaking, I adapted the lessons to suit the needs of my children. The lessons were not difficult nor were they time consuming. The lessons were easier to adapt and use as I adjusted to the curriculum. By the time I was working with the third level, the lessons were fairly effortless on my part yet challenging to my children.
The Write Foundation writing curriculum is a result of 8 years of successfully teaching homeschooled students in a one-day-per-week co-op setting. It has been adapted for a homeschool and used by numerous homeschooling parents to give their own children the tools of how to quickly organize and write an essay with excellence. (from http://www.thewritefoundation.org/10_About.html)
The pricing structure for the curriculum ranges from $65-$100, depending on what you order. Each level is a complete curriculum including teacher's materials with lesson plans, student worksheets, and additional c.d. resources. There are three levels to the program.
Suggested Age Levels
Level 1: Sentence to Paragraph Writing Ages 11 – 13
Level 2: Paragraph Writing Ages 12 – 15
Level 3: Essay Writing Ages 14 – 17
From a teaching standpoint, I wasn't completely sure about the best way to utilize this curriculum in a homeschool setting. The curriculum is designed more for a co-op setting. After some studying and a little tweaking, I adapted the lessons to suit the needs of my children. The lessons were not difficult nor were they time consuming. The lessons were easier to adapt and use as I adjusted to the curriculum. By the time I was working with the third level, the lessons were fairly effortless on my part yet challenging to my children.
The Write Foundation writing curriculum is a result of 8 years of successfully teaching homeschooled students in a one-day-per-week co-op setting. It has been adapted for a homeschool and used by numerous homeschooling parents to give their own children the tools of how to quickly organize and write an essay with excellence. (from http://www.thewritefoundation.org/10_About.html)
The pricing structure for the curriculum ranges from $65-$100, depending on what you order. Each level is a complete curriculum including teacher's materials with lesson plans, student worksheets, and additional c.d. resources. There are three levels to the program. Suggested Age Levels
Level 1: Sentence to Paragraph Writing Ages 11 – 13
Level 2: Paragraph Writing Ages 12 – 15
Level 3: Essay Writing Ages 14 – 17
Information about pricing for each level can be found at http://www.thewritefoundation.org/24_OrderInfo.html.
I would recommend this program for homeschoolers who are struggling with writing at any level. The basic information is useful for initial writing instruction as well as reinforcement and review. To read other reviews about the products from The Write Foundation, go to http://homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolcrew/783366/.
*Disclaimer: I received no compensation from TOS or The Write Foundation in exchange for this review. The opinions expressed are my own.**
*Disclaimer: I received no compensation from TOS or The Write Foundation in exchange for this review. The opinions expressed are my own.**
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