Writer's Jungle

[kindredspirit]

I was wondering if anyone has used the Writer's Jungle from Brave Writer. If so, what are your thoughts? Can you tell me more about it? I understand that it is just an explanation on how to teach writing. Is this correct? Is it worth the $97.00 it costs?

Mandy

[Laurie]

Have you seen the introduction and table of contents at the bravewriter website? I would say that the book has a good blend of her writing philosophy as well as practical steps to implement this. The developmental stages of writing are described, as well as examples of appropriate writing projects for these stages. It's not a writing workbook for the student like Writing Strands (although there are some detailed writing experiences for students) and it's not a daily lesson plan kind of book for the teacher. If that's more in line with what you're looking for, this book probably isn't for you. But if you've spent time at the bravewriter website and blog and like what you've seen then you'll probably like the book, too. I don't know what to say about the price aspect...it is what it is.

[kindredspirit]

Laurie, thanks for your reply. I have explored the website a great deal and do like what I see. Now I have to decide if I want to spend the money to get the book.

Mandy

[Michelle T]

If you are interested.
Michelle T

[Jodi-FL]

for 5 of my 7 kids, but I bought it a long time ago, when it wasn't that expensive. I'm not sure I would pay almost $100 for it, but I can't afford any of her classes, and so it's been great to give my kids what they would get in a class, and obviously because I've used it 5 times already, I've gotten my money's worth.

So I would say (if you can't get it used, which I"m hoping you got it!) it depends on how many students you have. If you can afford to do one of the Kidswrite Basic classes, it covers what's in the book. and then you don't have to worry about re-sale. But then again, you don't have the book to refer back to.

[kindredspirit]

Michelle T, I have emailed you.