Apr. 17, 2007 - Curriculum Review- Institute for Excellence in Writing
Curriculum Review
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Product Name
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The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
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Author
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Pudewa, Andrew
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Website
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Recommended Grades
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Level A- 3rd-6th, Level B- 7th-8th, Level C- 9th-12th
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Subject
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Writing (all forms)
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Price
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$$-$$$
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Rating
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4 1/2 Stars
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Review
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Having taught two homeschool co-op classes (Level A and Level C) this past year, I can’t say enough good things about IEW. This is a writing method that works! Using a formulaic approach to writing to get them writing immediately, IEW produces results. From children with learning disabilities to gifted students, every student will learn to greatly improve his or her writing. Students learn factual writing, creative writing, essay writing, and beyond. Along the way, they also learn numerous stylistic techniques which gradually become natural as they practice writing. Success through IEW’s program will carryover to almost every other subject, including reading, history, science, English, and ________ (you fill in the blank). I didn’t give it 5 stars, because it requires a substantial commitment from the teacher to learn and present the material, modify lesson plans, and evaluate papers. Don’t let this scare you off though, the effort is definitely worth it! I truly wish I had begun using this product in my homeschool years ago.
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