I have been wondering if I am giving my dd enough writing during the week and would like to have some feedback and/or suggestions. Most weeks our plan includes the following:

MONDAY - Write out all assignments for the week, plus 1-2 pages of dictation or copywork.

TUESDAY - 2-3 pages copywork (I work one day per week, so dd is with Grandma and works independently on this day.)

WEDNESDAY - TOG composition assignment (length varies - usually writing time is about 45 minutes.)

THURSDAY - Literature worksheets, 1-2 pages of dictation, revise/edit composition assignment from Wednesday.

FRIDAY - 2 pages copywork.

Along with these writing exercises and assignments, dd is doing EG and Daily Grams, and we are just adding SP next week. She also writes for fun at least once a week, sometimes more.

I'd appreciate any feedback on how this looks and if it seems to be enough for her level. Dd is a very strong reader and enjoys writing as well.

Blessings,
Lucinda

Hi Lucinda,
Wow, I personally think that you are giving way too much writing. Here are a few ideas for you:

*When you do copywork or dictation, a paragraph of 5-7 sentences is enough for a fifth grader.
*We used Monday as an instructional day, so no actual writing was done.
*If we did copywork or dictation that week, we did it on Tuesdays.
*Wednesdays we went over the assignment to make sure the concepts were understood.
*Thursdays they did the actual writing assignments and/or literature worksheets.
*If necessary, they did their final copies on Fridays.

Hope this helps! Since your daughter loves to write, I'd hate for her to get burned out with it because of too many assignments.

Blessings,