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Any other Homeschoolers out there?
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I was just wondering if there are any other homeschoolers on this site, other than Margie and myself. :) Are you in a co-op setting? Are you using the 6+1 Traits on your own? I would love to bounce…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Virginia Harlow Mar 16, 2011.
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Becky Drish replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"Virginia,
How kind of you to homeschool your grandchildren! If your 10th grader requires threats to do his writing assignments, perhaps you could check into a local community college and see if they offer dual credit in an English/Composition…"
Virginia Harlow replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"I've got a 10th grader who hates, I mean hates, writing. He's competent. Amazing. But he won't do it without threats. The 5th grader is really struggling. Seems she wrote better last year. …"
Becky Drish replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"Hi Esther,
There are many reasons why kids can be apprehensive about writing. If the assignments are smaller and focused on a specific writing trait, the student isn't so overwhelmed. Writingfix has many lessons to draw from that…"
Emily Wood replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"yes, we homeschool! this site has really helped my older daughter's writing flourish! its more purposeful than anything else we've tried. Emily in GA"
Becky Drish replied to Publishing Voice's discussion Publish "Two Nature Writers" paragraphs here! in the group Online Student Publishing"Misty Mountains
In a valley between two mountains, where the mist rises like smoke, there is a waterfall cascading down the black rocks. Gurgling and talking, the water then flows…"
Esther Foster replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"Hi, I'm another Homeschooler who has a 12 boy who HATES writing. This is my first time on this site. So if anyone has any ideas to help me out that would be great. I am looking foward to finding out everything I can to help him out."
Lisa Sanders replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"I'm a homeschool mom of a 5th and 2nd grader. The youngest is dyslexic so we struggle quite a bit with writing and reading. I love this site, and so glad I found this forum. I always love to hear/see what other homeschool families are up to.…"
Becky Drish replied to Candace Slobodnik's discussion Writing in the Secondary Content Area"Students love social networking! They already use it. How are you purposing to use it in the classroom?"
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Flapper Fondue: A Wacky We-search Paper
"WOW! This is so creative! I will have to check out the link. Thank you!"
Becky Drish replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"That's great! I would recommend getting the Going Deep with the 6 Traits book put out by the team at Writing Fix. It is well worth whatever the price is!
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Shannon Lougee replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"Hi Becky,
I am a homeschooler as well. I teach my two boys who are 11 and 8. Writing is definitely our most challenging subject. My older son is a reluctant writer and my younger one loves to write, but doesn't want any feedback. Both present…"
Becky Drish replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"Hi Bonnie!
I haven't heard of the program you are using. I'm glad it works well for you. I teach 2 sections of our homeschool co-op group. In my beginning writing class I have 25 students, grades 4th-7th. In the Advanced Writing I have 16…"
Bonnie Fiegel replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"Hi Becky,
I'm new to this site. I thought I had posted a reply last night, but I don't see it anywhere. So, here I go again. I am a homeschool mom and I have been using Time4writing which is a great writing program. Your child responses to…"
Becky Drish replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"Hi Sarah! This website is fabulous! I will be excited to hear how the dictation goes. :) Have a great day!
Becky
p.s. you can go to writingfix.com for even more lessons...
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Sarah Hanchett replied to Becky Drish's discussion Any other Homeschoolers out there?"Hi Becky! I found this site after our talk at Swim/Gym today. We are going to try the "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" lesson - dictation style!
Sarah"
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- At 8:31am on December 15, 2009, Melissa Jay said…
- I vvould love to check out the Charger! Can I see that picture enlarged?
- At 2:54pm on September 16, 2009, Becky Drish said…
- Anyone wanting to buy a 68 Dodge Charger, fully restored with all "matching numbers"? It's my husband's baby, but personally I'd rather have an inground pool. :) So would the kids.... :)
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