I need help choosing a writing program for next year (third grade)

[Rebecca]

What are my options?
I am not sure what to do.
At first I thought I would use Writing with Ease- but then I realized the workbook for my son will not be available yet?
If I use Rod and Staff English 3 do I still need a writing program?

Anyone have any advice?

Thanks for any help,
Rebecca

[training5]

You won't need a separate writing program with R&S. We are below level for writing so I am planning on using WWE with the level 2 wkbk. You don't have to have the wkbk for the levels in WWe. It just saves time. SWB said the book gives you the entire program, the wkbk is just convience/timesaving. (And, no I can't spell after 10pm. :) )

[Beth in Central TX]

No, R&S grammar includes writing instruction, so you do not need another writing program to go along with it. However, I use Classical Writing to supplement our R&S grammar studies. The CW program starts in 3rd grade. Here are a few links to learn more about it:

Description of the books: http://home.att.net/~MikeJaqua/TheBooks.html
Schedule for the books: http://home.att.net/~mikejaqua/whichbookstobuy.html

[stephanie]

What are my options?
I am not sure what to do.
At first I thought I would use Writing with Ease- but then I realized the workbook for my son will not be available yet?
If I use Rod and Staff English 3 do I still need a writing program?

Anyone have any advice?

Thanks for any help,
Rebecca

We use R&S 3 for grammar with Writing Tales 1. We do R&S lessons orally, with some of the written lessons and worksheets. I really like WT because I feel it reinforces our grammar.

[Cadam]

you can use it without the workbooks. My other favorite is Writing Tales.