I have uploaded my weekly writing assignment sheet to the list. To access it, go to the shared files area of IEWfamilies. User : five4him@... ...
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five4him@xxxxxx.xxxx
Sep 2, 1999 1:59 pm
There have been several new people added to the list over the past 24 hours. I posted a message on two forums about this loop and it appears to have been...
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five4him@xxxxxx.xxxx
Sep 3, 1999 4:24 am
I sent this message this morning, went to the Science Museum, and came home to 12 more subscriptions. So I will resend the message to include the latest...
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five4him@xxxxxx.xxxx
Sep 3, 1999 3:26 pm
... probably be appropriate for a second grader? << Donna--Last year we made it through Unit 3 with my 4th and 2nd grade boys. We spent plenty of time on 2...
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five4him@xxxxxx.xxxx
Sep 4, 1999 3:02 pm
I also use narration extensively. I agree that narration sets the child's thought processes up for outlining and note taking later on. From preschool age up,...
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Skip Gjolberg
skip@xxxxxx.xxxx
Sep 5, 1999 6:13 am
Hi! Thanks for the advice! For now, I cannot seem to find any time alone to view the videos. My dh is so busy with his thesis that I know I cannot ask for a...
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Beth Burgess
houseofburgesses@xxxx...
Sep 8, 1999 12:36 pm
... Teena, I'm just starting with IEW this year, but my kids are already responding well to it. I have all the videos, and while it's nice to know where you...
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five4him@xxxxxx.xxxx
Sep 14, 1999 6:40 pm
I received the following from another loop I am on. ... written to children about writing. I'll just post them here for you. :-) ... magazines. ... You should...
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five4him@xxxxxx.xxxx
Sep 16, 1999 6:42 pm
I am curious--how much writing do you require in a week? Looking at the sample schedules in the Appendix of the syllabus, I see that two assignments are...
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watt481
watt481@...
Sep 16, 1999 8:10 pm
Hi Teena, We've only just started using IEW, but I'm having them at least do a key word outline one day, then the summary the next and/or give me an oral...
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Beth Burgess
houseofburgesses@xxxx...
Sep 17, 1999 12:21 pm
Teena, I'm just starting this year also with my 7, 6, and 3 graders. I tried scheduling it out, but what has worked best is just setting the timer for 30...
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Bruce Gee
bruceg@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Sep 17, 1999 6:01 pm
We also have just begun using IEW and for my 10yo we have been doing a key word outline and verbal summary 3-4 days/week (just one paragraph). This week we've...
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Larry & Patricia Maxw...
maxwell_house8@xxxx.x...
Sep 24, 1999 5:42 pm
... Hmmm. I'm just wondering what the silence defines. Our group? Patricia Who couldn't resist, given this list is dedicated to writing. ...
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five4him@xxxxxx.xxxx
Sep 24, 1999 7:48 pm
... Apparently I depend too much upon my spell checker! I meant, the silence in deafening...but I suppose it also defines how busy we all are! -- Teena in AZ ...
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five4him@xxxxxx.xxxx
Sep 24, 1999 7:50 pm
I have received several notes asking how to post to the list. If you click on 'reply' at your e-mail screen you should get a pre-addressed message form with...
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OldBlueBus@xx.xxx
Sep 24, 1999 8:28 pm
In regard to the question of pictures for Aesop's Fables... I don't know of an on-line source, but Dover Books publishes a coloring book with illustrations for...
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five4him@xxxxxx.xxxx
Sep 24, 1999 8:34 pm
... That's a great idea--thanks so much! -- Teena in AZ (who is again blushing...even my correction had a goof in it!) HSing mom to Austin 10 Sean 8 Aaron 6 ...
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DAVID ROBERTS
DPaulRoberts@xxxxx.xx...
Sep 24, 1999 10:42 pm
Hi! After getting Teena's message about how to post, I thought I'd try it! I've tried before, but obviously wasn't doing it the right way! This is our 3rd...
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Larry & Patricia Maxw...
maxwell_house8@xxxx.x...
Sep 25, 1999 12:03 pm
... Teena--hope you know I was just kidding around--I know what you mean about the spell checker--I really need a grammar/word usage checker! Tricia ...
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DAVID ROBERTS
DPaulRoberts@xxxxx.xx...
Oct 7, 1999 4:09 am
Hi, Joan. You were wondering where to jump in with the program without having seen the videos yourself. I am teaching an 8th and 5th grader, one an average...
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Teena in AZ
five4him@xxxxxx.xxxx
Oct 7, 1999 5:33 am
... This is so true! We had piddled through the program for a year, while I tried to get my act together. Then they had an opportunity to attend a student...
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samack
samack@xxxxx.xxxx
Oct 10, 1999 12:20 am
Does anyone know how to find out about writing contests or photography or even art (drawing/ painting) for the kids to participate in? Sandy...
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watt481@...
watt481@xxxx.xxxx
Oct 11, 1999 8:51 pm
Hi Sandy, Did you ever get any responses to this? I've been looking for these too - I *thought* I had found a website of contests recently, even printed it...
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Marcia Colpan
mcolpan@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Oct 12, 1999 1:42 am
Hi everyone, I've been kinda lurking. My partner and I have a fanfiction website. We regularly have contests and such for writers. After seeing the request,...
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samack
samack@xxxxx.xxxx
Oct 12, 1999 1:50 am
Allison wrote:> From: "watt481@..." <watt481@...> ... Dear Allison, Here's what I have so far: National contests: ...
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watt481@...
watt481@xxxx.xxxx
Oct 12, 1999 2:41 am
I sure will - thanks so much Sandy! Allison who's still looking for those contests she printed out and LOST!...
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Word Goddess
wordgoddess@xxxxxxxxx...
Oct 16, 1999 5:37 am
Hi. I joined earlier and tried to send an "intro" message, but it came back as undeliverable...I'm trying again. :) Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to...
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Teena in AZ
five4him@xxxxxx.xxxx
Oct 16, 1999 3:37 pm
Crystal--The list isn't very active most of the time, but if you post a question, you will get a quick answer!! I have found the most effective way to keep my...
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Word Goddess
wordgoddess@xxxxxxxxx...
Oct 17, 1999 6:19 pm
Hi, Teena. Actually it's a good thing that the list isn't too active. :) I have so many things to do most days that I find just getting through my email...
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Beth Burgess
houseofburgesses@xxxx...
Oct 18, 1999 9:11 am
Crystal, Your daughter sounds like any normal 9-year-old: not nearly as interested in school at this point as you wish she'd be! I'm more on the "let her...
