I have been investigating the Institute for Excellence in Writing for a while now and though I'm still a bit unsure of how it will work, I have learned a lot...
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Sue Logue
loguefarms@...
Jun 1, 2000 3:57 pm
Just will jump in with an answer about using Shirley for the grammar and not for the writing - my son is 11 and I too am feeling overwhelmed!! But be of cheer...
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Sonbass@...
Jun 1, 2000 4:41 pm
In a message dated 6/1/00 11:32:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time, MJGIULIANI@... writes: << My children are 11,12, and 14, I read that the Articles and Stories...
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The Burgess Family
houseofburgesses@...
Jun 1, 2000 6:06 pm
Julienne, I used IEW this past year, along with a classical bent in our studies, and it melds perfectly. I'm on a classical homeschooling e-mail group and...
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Rhea Richmond
honeysuckles@...
Jun 1, 2000 6:28 pm
... that model of classical education and apply the methods taught in the seminar> to the writing, outlining, etc., suggested for history and science in the...
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ArleneFe@...
Jun 1, 2000 11:15 pm
Hi, I just discovered this group and have been lurking about a week now. I love the "connection" it brings me with other homeschoolers! I also love the ...
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Sonbass@...
Jun 1, 2000 11:30 pm
In a message dated 6/1/00 7:21:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ArleneFe@... writes: << Also, do you find the supplemental materials (Aesop's fables, etc.)...
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Teena in AZ
five4him@...
Jun 2, 2000 12:09 am
And a big AMEN to Christine's comments about the supplements! I did it backwards...used IEW for a year or two, then got only the Articles for Notetaking and...
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Jenny Norton
jenny@...
Jun 2, 2000 1:00 am
... I'd like to add another question to all the questions that have come in today!! ;-) I watched the video seminar with two friends almost two years ago, and ...
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Sonbass@...
Jun 2, 2000 4:27 pm
In a message dated 6/1/00 9:00:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jenny@... writes: << OK, this is my question: Exactly how do I implement this...
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Thomas Banks
banks@...
Jun 2, 2000 5:18 pm
... concentrate ... I agree. I heard Andrew speak at our convention last summer. I bought the TWS&S book, but really hadn't used it much....we really just...
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Jenny Norton
jenny@...
Jun 2, 2000 7:44 pm
Thanks both Christine and Cherie!! Anyone else who would like to add the $.02 in getting started is most welcome! ;-) ... This is what I have been wondering,...
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Jenny Norton
jenny@...
Jun 2, 2000 7:48 pm
... Wow, congratulations to your daughter!! :-) I should have added that my high school sons who viewed the videos also immediately began using the techniques...
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Sonbass@...
Jun 2, 2000 8:17 pm
In a message dated 6/2/00 3:45:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jenny@... writes: << When you say the TM, do you just use the TM for the parent...
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Jenny Norton
jenny@...
Jun 2, 2000 8:38 pm
... Thanks, Christine!! I'll just jump in and get started :-) Blessings, Jenny...
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M.B. Haskell
mbh07@...
Jun 4, 2000 8:58 pm
Hi, A friend of mine has been using the classical method and using the book, the Well Trianed Mind and was absolutely thrilled when she heard Andrew Peduwa ...
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Laurie Hargrove
lauriehargrove@...
Jun 6, 2000 4:55 pm
I'm interested to know Andrew's views on "The Effects of Music on Life".Can we find out some other way besides attending the sseminar mentioned? ...
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Norma & Jay Molchan
molchans@...
Jun 6, 2000 10:19 pm
Julienne, We are on very similar tracks. I use Classical methods, love TWTM and use Shurley Grammar. I actually found IEW through a Classical catalog - also ...
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FD K.
puddikat@...
Jun 7, 2000 1:40 pm
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 15:02:13 -0400 From: "Norma & Jay Molchan" <molchans@...> Subject: Re: SCCHE I'm interested! What is SCCHE? Norma ... The...
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JanKern
kernels4@...
Jun 7, 2000 2:18 pm
This past weekend I facilitated a video seminar and used IEW's newest TW S&S videos. They are very, very nice. Even if you've already attended a seminar...
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The Wistads
wistad@...
Jun 8, 2000 3:37 pm
To: Jan in the foothills of the Sierras California I plan to show the seminar to a group of homeschoolers in Sept. Could you please tell me how you divided up...
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jejude@...
Jun 8, 2000 3:40 pm
I would be somewhat interested in showing the tapes to our homeschool group too. What is the shortest segment that could be done, and still have some ...
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ELISBET@...
Jun 9, 2000 10:08 am
I, too, am interested in using the tapes for seminars in the New Orleans area. Please advise....
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ArleneFe@...
Jun 11, 2000 11:41 pm
Hi everyone, I'm new to this list and have purchased the IEW program which I will be starting in September with my 12 year old son. I'm looking forward to...
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Teena in AZ
five4him@...
Jun 12, 2000 12:30 am
Arlene--We have just begun with Excellence in Spelling. I think the boys have used it for two weeks. They both say it is a great program--I think the...
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ArleneFe@...
Jun 12, 2000 11:48 am
Hi Teena, Thanks so much for your input! I really appreciate it. I looked over the online test and am sure my son would need to start at the first level too....
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Teena in AZ
five4him@...
Jun 12, 2000 2:05 pm
There are ten lessons on each cd. The first lesson on the first cd is for 'ai' and 'ay'. Each lessons takes a spelling rule and uses a catchy rhyme to help...
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FD K.
puddikat@...
Jun 13, 2000 12:46 am
I've finally gotten my hot little hands on a friends IEW video set! This is very exciting and encouraging... Since I'm a Veritas Press groupie... and also have...
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Margaret Maurer
mmaurer@...
Jun 13, 2000 12:58 pm
Teena, Can you help me out? I have been emailing Andrew for a couple of weeks now about an upcoming seminar I am planning here in Sept. He normally respond...
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Teena in AZ
five4him@...
Jun 13, 2000 3:21 pm
... Have you tried the toll-free number? Tel. 800-856-5815 I know he has been incredibly busy, but he will respond as quickly as he is able! -- Teena in AZ ...
