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Posted: April 16 2009 at 2:48pm | IP Logged Quote cheesehead mom
My 12 year old started this curriculum last fall, enthusiastically writing a fantasy novel. He continues to write and I am having trouble figuring out:
1-How to edit and rewrite when he is still plugging along...do I just make him stop, edit where he is and bring some completion to his language arts for the year?

2--HOw much editing/rewriting should we insist on as parents? Obviously grammar and punctuation needs to be correct...but he does not often like my suggestions about story elements that may/may not flow well.

Does anyone who has used this program have some suggestions for this math trained mom??

Laura in WI (ds12, dd10, ds7, ds5, ds3, ds1)
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Posted: April 20 2009 at 2:47pm | IP Logged Quote Jody
I've never used this curriculum myself but I think that if your son is enthusiastically writing ---DON'T SQUELCH IT!!! That's wonderful that he is enjoying writing! HOORAY, that battle is won.

I suggest doing all the editing after he's finished creating his masterpiece. That way he won't get bogged down, side-tracked, or lose interest.

I say KEEP THOSE CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING!!!!

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