We are just getting started with key word outlines with our 3 kids, ages 15, 13, and 10. What do you do when the kids look at the key words but can't remember...
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O'Neil Family
holyfam2000@...
Nov 3, 2000 2:05 pm
HI, I haven't started using IEW yet I'm trying to find a way to incorporate
it into what we are doing already. I would appreciate any help in that
area.
I...
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The Roberts
boysrus@...
Nov 3, 2000 3:26 pm
... incorporate ... Unit 2 works really well with science or history. I would pick the paragraph that I most wanted to emphasize and have my boys outline and ...
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Teena in AZ
five4him@...
Nov 4, 2000 1:50 am
Leigh Ann--My first thought is to start below grade level! Your source may have been reading level/comprehension level for your oldest, or even all three, but...
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Deb
herbtea@...
Nov 4, 2000 2:38 am
In the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style materials it is recommended that you use source materials that are at OR BELOW the students reading level. Then...
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O'Neil Family
holyfam2000@...
Nov 4, 2000 3:07 am
Something I have done is have the children read the sentence, talk about the
meaning, then find the key words. This works if you are using the science
text...
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Leigh Ann Smith
timely@...
Nov 5, 2000 4:14 am
Thanks for all your good suggestions on helping my kids with key word outlines! I guess I am just a bit anxious to start using IEW with our textbooks, and I'd...
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Marlin R. Braun
msbraun@...
Nov 5, 2000 5:22 am
Dear IEW users: I have Andrew's original, 4-video "Teaching Writing: Structure & Style" seminar for sale. I also have the "Student Writing Intensive" (4...
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Teena in AZ
five4him@...
Nov 8, 2000 3:00 pm
I just had an idea for a Thanksgiving "writing" project that would especially fit younger, elementary level kids. I think I will read with my sons a...
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MJGIULIANI@...
Nov 8, 2000 11:22 pm
Teena, Have you found a good resourse with the information about the pilgrims you mentioned? It sounds like a great idea but I don't know of a good resource....
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Teena in AZ
five4him@...
Nov 9, 2000 4:14 pm
For an online resource, try http://members.aol.com/calebj/index.html I just finished reading the biography of Tisquantum (Squanto) there, and it may be at a...
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MID07@...
Nov 9, 2000 6:20 pm
Hi IEWers! I have trouble teaching my 7-year-old how to summerize stories. He's not quite sure what details are essential and has a tough time with giving me...
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Suzanne F Meunier
sestra4@...
Nov 9, 2000 7:45 pm
HI Teena: We're enjoying the New Settlers stories too, but wanted to tell you that I'm just now starting to read the Light and the Glory. I'm glad that you ...
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Anne
Anne@...
Nov 9, 2000 8:22 pm
I would start with something like Aesop's Fables, which are very short to begin with. First have him retell it his way. Then see if he can tell it in half...
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DWa3386@...
Nov 9, 2000 9:04 pm
In a message dated 11/9/2000 11:47:11 AM Pacific Standard Time, sestra4@... writes: << We're enjoying the New Settlers stories too, >> I missed this and...
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DWa3386@...
Nov 9, 2000 9:05 pm
Do you have some books in mind? Doreen...
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Suzanne F Meunier
sestra4@...
Nov 9, 2000 10:38 pm
I'm sorry if I confused anyone. When I said that we're having fun with the New Settlers....I mean the Pilgrim story and the first Thanksgiving. We have just...
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Curriculum Connection
curriculum_connection...
Nov 10, 2000 1:11 pm
ABeka's second grade reader is Pilgrim Boy. My 7yo just started reading it. We are rewriting a paragraph from the first chapter. It starts in Holland with a...
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Teena in AZ
five4him@...
Nov 10, 2000 3:04 pm
Doreen--My *goal* is to have my boys writing every day...sigh. Can't say it always happens, though! I usually schedule a writing assignment that will take a ...
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The Roberts
boysrus@...
Nov 10, 2000 3:12 pm
... Oh that is weird. I have a friend who has that same guy showing up in her genealogy. Cathy...
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mkjacoby@...
Nov 10, 2000 5:58 pm
Where do you find this book: The New Settlers /discovery series? I just looked it up from our library website & Barnes & noble and couldn't find it. Do you...
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Suzanne F Meunier
sestra4@...
Nov 10, 2000 6:39 pm
I'm sorry I gave the wrong title to the book on the Pilgrims.... the correct info: Meet the Pilgrim Fathers by Elizabeth Payne. It's a Step-Up book (not ...
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rubies31
RUBIES31@...
Nov 11, 2000 12:41 am
Would you please describe for me a little easier how to find the for,s? Thank you ... From: Teena in AZ [SMTP:five4him@...] Sent: Friday, November 10,...
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hamrick2@...
Nov 11, 2000 6:06 pm
Hello, Please allow me introduce myself. I have been on the list for about a month, but this is my first post. I came across this program through a loop for...
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rubies31
RUBIES31@...
Nov 13, 2000 12:59 am
Oops I meant how to find the forms ... From: rubies31 [SMTP:RUBIES31@...] Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 3:31 PM To: 'IEWfamilies@egroups.com'...
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CLICK2NEWSITES@...
Nov 14, 2000 8:41 am
LOOKING FOR BEST OF THE WEB? www.click2newsites.com - Web's first Gateway to New Sites. Click2newsites is the web's first repository of information on newly ...
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Teena in AZ
five4him@...
Nov 14, 2000 2:59 pm
The message from click2newsites is spam...sorry about that! I have deleted the membership, which was new this a.m. and I am sure was only so they could spam...
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Teena in AZ
five4him@...
Nov 17, 2000 5:04 pm
I found a source text that is working really well for us, so I thought I would share! The series is Silver Burdett Picture Histories. There are three books in...
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Jack and Elaine Smith
SmithHaven@...
Nov 18, 2000 2:13 pm
... Teena, I'm having trouble finding these. Can you give the author and/or ISBN#. Where did you find yours? By His Grace ~ For His Glory Elaine...
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Teena in AZ
five4him@...
Nov 18, 2000 3:03 pm
Elaine--The author is Pierre Miquel and the ISBN is 0-382-06473-9 I hope this helps...I found the books at our local library. -- Teena in AZ HSing mom to ...
