Write with World

     I must confess, I am a very old school teacher of grammar and writing.  At least, I was until we began using Write with World.  This new, innovative writing curriculum is very different from any of the more formulaic writing curricula I have used (or perused) over the past many years (that exact number shall remain a secret).  I have even been guilty of teaching students multiple patterns to follow for essay writing, narrative writing, and even sentence structure.  Write with World is different and I am completely sold on it!

     Write with World is:  “a new writing curriculum for homeschools and schools that requires students "to think and make choices, not just follow a formula. We don't want to tell students always to combine sentences [or] start a new paragraph after five sentences."The curriculum also pushes for specific detail by having students compare paragraphs of different kinds and see for themselves which work better.”          Our son is using the Write with World curriculum, currently.  He is able to read each lesson and complete the writing assignments virtually independently.  The lessons exhibit a strong Christian worldview, which is refreshing.  The first group of lessons involves students examining advertising and media.  They are eye opening lessons about the power of words. He is enjoying the lessons immensely.  The only supplies required beyond the student and teacher workbooks are some type of notebook or journal in which to write and something with which to write. 

     We are using the first year curriculum right now.  It is designed for Middle School age students.  I know that age varies, but around us it is typically students in grades 5-9.  I think it may be a little beyond an average fifth grader, unless the parent/teacher provides a great deal of assistance.  My son is in the 9th grade and is utilizing it with no problems at all.  I really feel it could be used by even older students who need help polishing their writing.  It is a very effective writing curriculum which, if used diligently, will aid students in becoming excellent writers.

     A subscription to Write with World includes the student book, parent/teacher book, and one year of online access to the soon-to-be released support website, and is available for $95 (for either first year or second year) and $165 for both years (this price includes 2 years web access).  To purchase the Write with World curriculum, visit the Learn with World website. 

     My TOS Homeschool Crewmates have also been using the Write with World program over the past few weeks.  To read more reviews about the program, visit the main crew blog page, here. 

**Disclaimer: As a member of the TOS Crew, I received this product, at no cost to me, in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are mine.**