Curriculum Evaluation and Preferences

Michelle, a homeschooling mom, reviews various writing curriculums for her third-grade daughter. She discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Lightning Lit, Writing and Rhetoric, IEW, and Right Shop Junior. Ultimately, she chooses IEW Structure and Style for its independent learning approach and writing focus, despite its higher cost. Michelle appreciates the curriculum's structure and the opportunity it provides for her to focus on her younger child.

What is the main focus of Michelle's video?

• Mathematics curriculum

• Science experiments

• Writing curriculum

• Art projects

What age group is Michelle homeschooling?

• 7 and 10-year-olds

• 5 and 8-year-olds

• 3 and 6-year-olds

• 6 and 9-year-olds

What curriculum did Michelle's daughter complete recently?

• Lightning Lit Grade 2

• Lightning Lit Grade 3

• Lightning Lit Grade 4

• Lightning Lit Grade 5

What aspect of the Lightning Lit curriculum did Michelle find lacking?

• Discussion questions

• Composition

• Literature

• Grammar

Which curriculum was eliminated due to its large grammar component?

• IEW

• EIW

• WriteShop Junior

• Writing and Rhetoric

What did Michelle appreciate about the Writing and Rhetoric curriculum?

• Its art projects

• Its emphasis on science

• Its inclusion of vocabulary and grammar

• Its focus on math

What was a downside of the Writing and Rhetoric curriculum for Michelle's daughter?

• Too much math

• Too much writing

• Not enough science

• Lack of art projects

What was the most expensive curriculum Michelle considered?

• Writing and Rhetoric

• IEW

• WriteShop Junior

• EIW

What did Michelle's daughter enjoy about the IEW curriculum?

• The science experiments

• The math problems

• The independent aspect

• The art projects

What was a negative aspect of the IEW curriculum according to Michelle?

• The absence of science

• The focus on art

• The lack of grammar

• The cost