Complete Writer Workbook Level 2: Writing with Ease [COMP WRITER WORKBK LEVEL 2]

The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease

by Susan Wise Bauer

A new series on teaching writing, from the author of The Well-Trained Mind.In Writing with Ease, Susan Wise Bauer lays out an alternative plan for teaching writing, one that combines the best elements of old-fashioned writing instruction with innovative new educational methods. The workbooks provide lessons, student worksheets, and teacher instructions for every day of writing instruction. Each covers one year of study. Used along with Writing with Ease, Level Two (second in a planned four-volume set) complete the elementary-grade writing curriculum.

Genres: Childrens, Education

Unknown Binding

First published August 11, 2008

About the author

Susan Wise Bauer is an American author, English instructor of writing and American literature at The College of William and Mary, and founder of Well-Trained Mind Press (formerly Peace Hill Press).

Reviews

[Colin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this curriculum for homeschooling; my kids used this volume for most of 3rd grade (ages 8 & 10) - it went very well, and provided an excellent suggested reading list for them, with a lot of variety, but some real "must-reads" for all kids. Easily modifiable to the individual needs of my kids. Highly recommended!

[North Landesman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this one especially useful.

[Rykki · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book takes the lessons from the previous book a step further. This time instead of asking questions for comprehension there is a brief narration. The copy work is expanded to include dictation. I think this format is wonderful, though a parent could just as easily come up with a similar curriculum.

That being said, I find the writing lines much to big for a second grader. The lines are the same oversized ones from the first book. I prefer to use separate paper, especially the incarnations may not even fit on the page.

On the plus side, the student is encouraged to sum the story up, coming up with important details from the story. This will certainly help a student focus on what the important parts of the story really are and what details can be forgotten in retelling. It's about organizing thoughts.