5th gr and Preparing: Add writing program?

[Sue G in PA]

Ds10 will be in 5th grade next year and using PHFHG. Do I need to add a separate writing program for him? I know that PHFHG does include some writing, but I wondered if I should and Igniting Your Writing or some other program? Thanks!

[deltagal]

Preparing will have ALL you need for writing between Rod and Staff and the assignments that are built into each week with poetry and history. I would not add a thing.

[Sue G in PA]

I am not planning to use R&S for LA. We have used it before and did not care for it. Ds will either be doing Phonics Road (if I can get him through all the levels) or another program...possible GWG. Not sure yet. So, if he doesn't do R&S, then should I add a writing program? Thanks.

[LynnH]

Sue,
My ds is in 5th grade and finishing up Preparing. I did add Igniting your Writing based on Carrie and Julie's suggestion since I was not using Rod and Staff (I was using GWG at the time). I was very glad I did. My ds is a reluctant writer and he loved the activities in Igniting. There are 3 levels within the one guide to choose from so we did the easiest level called start up, but you could choose whichever one you thought was appropriate. I think the humor in Igniting appeals to boys also, at least it did to my ds.

[Sue G in PA]

Thank you. My initial thought was to add Igniting for him. I saw the samples and it did seem it would appeal to boys! I think my ds will like it.