The Write Foundation

The Write Foundation  is a writing program written by Rebecca Celsor after 8 years of successfully using her ideas teaching homeschooled students in a once a week co-op.

The following is from the Write Foundation website:

Many writing curricula focus on the different types of writing, such as creative writing, story writing, poetrywriting, persuasive writing, argumentative writing, informative writing, descriptive writing, book writing, fiction writing, novel writing, but the basic foundation of writing is assumed. The Write Foundation begins with the writing process, how a student formulates a topic, then a thesis, then supporting points, and by incremental teaching drills in the basics. In most grammatical subjects, we have found that failure is almost totally because the basics have not been learned. 

THE PROGRAM HAS THREE BASIC LEVELS:

• LEVEL 1- Sentence to Paragraph Writing:  Suggested ages- 11-13
• LEVEL 2- Paragraph Writing:  Suggested ages 12-15  
• LEVEL 3- Essay Writing:  Suggested ages 14-17

I was given a free copy of Level 2 Paragraph Writing in exchange for my truthful review.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

This program contains Step by Step Lesson Plans, Examples, Checklists, Grading System, and Worksheets.  

• Tells you exactly what you need to do- step by step
• No difficult texts or literature passages
• Good for reluctant writers
• Good for parents who are reluctant writers- or reluctant teachers of writing
• Does not beat rewriting into the ground
• Includes some great checklists for unsure students
• Teaches outlining- making an outline from a text, writing from that outline
• Includes optional use of Mind Benders logic activities for children
• Highlighter use makes this program perfect for visual & hands on learners

CONS:

• Confusion- Though all the directions are laid out step by step, it was often hard to understand the explanations until I had read through them several times.  I was often ready to pull my hair out trying to figure it all out.  There is much flipping through the pages. 
• Poor Sentences/Grammar-  I felt there were too many editorial problems in this program- in the teacher's instruction as well as the student work.  It contained poorly worded sentences, misuse of commas, and poor writing material in general.  I prefer my children to have modeled before them excellent writing material.  It does not have to be from classic works.  I think you can model simple, but excellently written material.  I felt that in an effort to make the writing simple enough for even the most reluctant writer, the writing in this program lacked excellence.  

SUMMARY

I love the idea of this program.  I appreciate the simple steps to writing.  I believe this program is best suited to the parent who does not feel confident in their ability to teach writing or who is teaching a VERY reluctant writer.  If your child hates writing and does not know where to begin- this program may just be what you are looking for.  It makes excellent use of highlighter marking for various parts of the outlining process, which would be ideal for the visual and kinesthetic learner. 

The author of the program is readily available and very helpful in answering questions.  (Another plus of this program).  

My children working through the Mind Bender and outlining exercises

The Write Foundation-  Ordering Information HERE

WHAT YOU GET For $100.00 + tax & shipping:

• Spiral Instruction Manual Lessons 1-30- about 160 double sided pages
• Student Worksheets- about 200 pages
• Additional Resources CD   

*This program can also be ordered separately by Lessons 1-15 for $65.00, and Lessons 16-30 for $65.00.  

I'm simply one opinion.  See what my fellow Crew members had to say about this product HERE