I have a student in a co-op with a lot of potential. She is interested in writng as her future. I wanted to pass along some information for publishing and...
Hello, My name is Nadine and I am a homeschooler. I have 4 children, son 9, son 6, daughter 4, and daughter 1. And am expecting my 3rd daughter in a couple...
This year I have been doing SWICC B with one of my classes so we have been doing essays for most of the year. I have 4 classes left and I want to work on SAT...
Recently, due to some "unfortunate" events, our budding 8th graders who are interested in writing as a career and are very talented, were kicked out of a...
Marion, I am very interested in your story. What was the basis for the children being "kicked out of" the writing group? What was considered inappropriate?...
Actually, if it's okay, I'd be interested in details too if it's okay to
discuss here. I *think* it might be okay, since we're trying to learn
gracious and...
In a message dated 3/1/2005 10:05:45 AM Mountain Standard Time, ... Hi Jennifer- Pamela gave me some wonderful advice and materials she developed for her high...
Hello, my name is Tauna, new to the list. I would really appreciate it if I could get a copy of the file attachment as well. Would that be possible? Tauna in...
Re: Pamelašs supplement: I am seeking to get it so I can upload it to the FILES. Be patient and I will announce when it is available there!! (I want one too...
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Three girls in 8th grade had always been welcomed at the Barnes and Nobel hosted Nightwriters Workshop specifically designed for authors who were targeting...
Aww, that's just SAD especially considering it was to be CHILDREN'S LITERATURE for crying out loud !! Oh how this would make Mr. Pudewa sad, too ! I think...
Hi all you wise ladies. I need a little help with the writing class I am facilitating. Usually we watch the SWICC tapes but there are few weeks where I need to...
Hi all you wise ladies. I need a little help with the writing class I am facilitating. Usually we watch the SWICC tapes but there are few weeks where I need to...
Persuasive essays are covered in Unit VIII. Although 4th - 6th graders could do a simplified version, personally I'd save persuasion (and analysis) for older...
Thanks for the thoughts Pamela! We already have a 5 paragraph research paper assigned in the syllubus for this year--(it is included in the SWICC group A...
I agree. Your situation is unique. I was thinking of the 5th/6th graders I'll be teaching next year who've not been exposed yet to IEW. With a 2nd-year strong ...
I am feeling a little low on confidence in this whole teaching writing process. My son and I are working through Unit II, and sometimes I'm just not sure what...
Teena, Thank you very much for your hard work! It's so easy for all of us to come here and post without remembering that there's someone "behind the scences"...
Hellen, You are doing great. I suspect you are suffering from perfectionism (a malady of mine too!) It is ok when teaching not to know everything! Model for...
I've been researching this myself recently. I have a friend who is the process of writing a book specifically for Christians about getting published, based on...
Anyone have some good tips/resources for teaching kids how to create original metaphors (preferably without passives)? Similes come easy. Metaphors don't. ...
I'm assuming it is ok to post my daughter's recent writing. She is 11 and working on Unit III for the first time. She was required to use all the dress ups and...
Kimberly, Welcome back! I have been out of the group for some time, too. As I was signing up a week or so ago, I was wondering if you were still on the list. I...
Is there a way for me to get the answers for the Critique Vocabulary Thesaurus Assignment for the Bible Based Writing Lessons (page 119)? Thanks, Terri, CA...
