FLL combined with "The Complete Writer"? (M)

[one l michele]

Isn't writing included in FLL 3 and 4? I'm trying to picture how FLL would work with The Complete Writer 1?

[rosecaritas]

We're using FLL 3 now. FLL 3 is grammar, copy work, dictation, narration and memory work. It sounds like The Complete Writer will be working on writing skills.

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[one l michele]

We're using FLL 3 now. FLL 3 is grammar, copy work, dictation, narration and memory work. It sounds like The Complete Writer will be working on writing skills.

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copywork, dictation, and narrations all work toward writing so do the two programs "overlap" or "blend" a bit? So where does one draw the line? Copywork, dictation, and narrations also build grammar skills - YKWIM? Is it overkill to use both programs cover to cover in elementary or are they totally different?

[Zelda]

I think the distinction is between the mechanics of the physical act of writing and the mental process of taking thoughts and putting them to paper in a proper format.

FLL deals with the former while a writing program would address the latter. I don't think there would be any overkill. Of course, copywork/dictation/narration lay a groundwork for later taking thoughts and putting them down in writing but only as models and suggestions for "good" writing. It doesn't teach the rest of the process. At least, this has been my understanding.