Classical Writing

by Michael
(TX)

Product: Classical Writing
Subject: Writing Instruction
Levels Used: Aesop and Homer
Dates Used: 2009-Present

Likes: I like this program so far. My younger daughter is using the Aesop and my older is using Homer. I really like the classical education approach. I have been through so many writing programs that may work in mechanics, but do not get in the why's and how's of it. This program is different.

This program is very meaty. It is not something you can let your children use independently. It requires teacher instruction each day.

Aesop is a simple start to this approach to writing. My daughter using Aesop has had not any formal writing instruction and did not do well with my early lessons from other programs. I have been using Aesop and she is writing wonderful papers.

Homer is much more meaty. I am having to study the primer before lessons. This program takes from 30 minutes to an hour a day depending on the student and includes etymology and parsing.

Overall I am planning to use this program with all my children through their school careers. I want them to be able to analyze and understand information as well as have a good writing foundation for college.

Dislikes: It does require a lot of teacher time which is hard when you have three different level students. It is also a little pricey.