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THANK YOU! That's what I was looking for. Pam wife to David (16 years) mother to Joshua, 9, Hannah, 7, Rebekah, 3, and Leah, 2 ... From: Raymond & Danielle...
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Dale Michael Stewart
dmstewart@...
Jul 2, 2003 1:17 am
Hello, I sent an intro to Teena (is she the official Moderator?), but haven't seen a reply, so am sending this out to the whole group. I am mom to a sweet...
Hi, Suzanne-- I've used some of the Bible-Based Writing Lessons with my high schooler. It includes checksheets for levels A, B, & C. Two translations are set...
Hi. My name is Michele Quigley. I am a homeschooling mom of 8 children (ages 17 yr. to 18 months). I am considering buying the TWSS and want to hear what...
Hello Suzanne; I used the Bible Based writing lessons with my 5/6 grade girl and my 7th grade girl. My 7th grade girl had an easier time with it. The 5/6...
Hello, Thank you for taking safeguards to reduce spam. My husband died in Dec. 2002, leaving me to raise our two daughters, ages 8 and 11, alone. Excellent...
Dear Melissa, I too have two children too young for IEW yet, but I've taught it to junior high and high school students through our local home school groups...
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IEWfamilies@yahoogrou...
Jul 2, 2003 7:49 pm
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Can anyone explain the difference between similes/metaphors and idioms? Are similes and metaphors types of idioms? Or is there a clear line of definition? ...
Hi-- Please forgive this question if it's covered in the videos and I just missed it. My teenager wants to write a "novel". We've been using IEW for a few...
Teena, Thank you! I am a former home schooling mom whose children are now married adults. (It does happen!) So I went back to work as a teacher in the public...
Hi, Patsy, I was an English major, so I'll take a shot at this! :-) Idioms are regional phrases which are accepted and understood by a certain group of people....
Hello again, Has anyone used the Grammar of Poetry material from IEW? I was looking at it with middle/early high-school students in mind. The website doesn't...
I haven't used this yet, but have sold it at conventions. After looking it over I wouldn't attempt it with anyone not comfortable with high school level...
... Hi, Tracy, You might try posting your question again later if you don't get a response, as a lot of members take a break during the summer months. I'd say...
I guess it looks scarier than it is. <g> I used it with my two daughters when they were in 6th and 7th grade, and they actually did fine. I think they even...
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Melissa Viar
mid07@...
Jul 3, 2003 2:14 pm
Dear Tracy, I haven't used this product but I plan to in the future with a budding author of mine. In Timberdoodle's catalog there is a curriculum product ...
Novel writing is a bit different than what she's been learning through IEW. The skills learned through IEW will aid her immensely as she learns new skills of...
I loved Grammar of Poetry. My daughter did it when she was a sophomore or junior in high school, and she did very well with it. Be sure to order the ...
Hi IEW Loop Members, I just wanted to share my excitement. I ordered the Teaching Writing Structures and Style and Student Writing Intensive combination pack...
Your excitement reminds me of when I started! finally, something that I felt confident would actually help me teach writing to my kids! Successfully! I would...
Michele, I agree with what Teena said except I personally would recommend one difference. If you can (time permitting), I'd recommend watching the unit you...
Okay everyone--I'm signing off for three weeks! We leave for Alaska in 5 hours, and I need to do my nails.....Thanks to Martha, in whose very capable hands I...
In a message dated 7/3/2003 12:01:13 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Danielle, I think you have some really good insights on dealing with older students, but I...
In a message dated 7/3/2003 12:01:13 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Tracy, you might want to take a look at Carole Thaxton's *Learn to Write the Novel Way.* I...
In a message dated 7/3/2003 12:01:13 PM Central Daylight Time, ... I should have read a little further, Melissa! LOL! Cindy Marsch [Non-text portions of this...
... Is the Teacher's Guide useful for more than assigning grades? I'm interested in using this in a year or two, but I dont give the children grades per se....
... through IEW. ... Carole ... Stephanie's post reminded me of a couple of other resources as well - 1. The Creative Writing Handbook by Jay Amberg and Mark...
