For group story-writing look into wikis. Two buttons are required to create and use a wiki--edit and save. It could not be easier, and I think this is...
I've just now noticed this particular string of conversation... I've taught SWI and from the TWSS. Is this SICC-B lesson plan anywhere in the files? It...
Jill, I appreciate your reply. It puts me at ease knowing it is possible and your list of assignments is very helpful. I hope you have a great week! (Jill...
The teaching for the SICC is on the DVDs, but the assignment is simple. On the DVDs, Andrew taught the kids how to conduct an interview to write a 5-paragraph...
Mary Ann, I taught this curriculum 2 years ago, combining it with other material to get in a full semester. I don't know how much help I can be, but I do have...
If we were to work exclusively with ATFF - what is recommended after we finish to pick up the remaining two units 8 and 9 ? Have other worked exlusively with...
What do you do when an experienced IEW student turns in a horrible paper, other than give it back to him with notes for imporvement and smiling sweetly while...
Well, girl, wrap yo' arms around ye-self and give a big squeeze! It's OK! Really it is. It's OK to gradg-iate him too. :) It's OK that he got a reality...
IEW now has some Advanced Spelling and Vocabulary CD's. I don't have them yet but plan on getting them when we are finished with our current spelling program...
You donıt have to do spelling for the rest of your life. Woohoo! Done with spelling! However, knowing that we are never that nice to our kids, IEW does have...
A lot of what you do next depends on age and maturity. Early elementary aged kids only do units 1-7 (AFF and FMF-fables, myths, and fairy tales). If your...
First, a big hug and communal tears. Boy, I could have written your email during my first-bornıs senior year. I discovered that she was not ready to have all...
I have TWSS, SWI-C C and SICC-B. I used the SWI-C 2 years ago with my then D and Rh. I never had a chance to do the SICC. Has it been too long since the SWI...
The SICC B has built in review, so start it right off. Both your students should be able to handle the one year plan. If you really want to get your 11th...
Hi everyone, I've been using Ancient History-Based writing with my 5th grader. As a little history, this is the first year we've done a formal writing...
I'm working with a group of 8th graders and we are working our way through SICC B. I need some help/ideas for attention-getters for intro paragraphs. ALL of...
I bought TWSS years ago (I'm embarrassed to admit how many years ago) and due to a hectic life (and little kids) for several years I was never able to really...
Christine, No worries. Every senior goes through "senoritis". It is an affliction that goes way back. Students are tired of the many years they have spent...
I think your sonıs topic/clinchers are perfectly fine for a 5th grader. In fact, his trying to reflect more than repeat is great! I would not lose another...
Giving the students a list of options is a good start. Practicing them is another. First the list: Quote Question Unusual fact Story Others? Then suggest an...
Use any of the decorations: 3sss, question, simile, metaphor, anecdotal opening/closing, alliteration, dramatic opening/closing (hook), or quotation. Karen in...
Thanks Jill! I've just gone through The Economist and the Indy Star and pulled several articles with examples of each of the openers for us to review in...
<<'m also going to 'ban' quotes as an attention-getter for this week's assignment : ) >> Excellent idea. :) <<We will then take their assignment from last week...
Thank you Jill. I think is a wonderful idea, especially with the addition of Elegant Essay. I think it might be nice for her to have a break from the SICC's...
How do I decide between SICC C and History Based volume 2? Are you saying that having finished SICC B then going into volume 2 of the US History Based will...
I am wondering if I can just buy the swi-b without the Twss for a while or will I be missing to much to understand . thank you Jeanette [Non-text portions of...
Hi my name is Mia and I have 2 kids (6 and8). We have homeschooled for 4 years now and now that my older kiddo is in 3rd grade, it is time to do more than just...
