PLEASE NOTE: this review was written in 2009. My daughter did enjoy the adventure for the length of time she stayed on it. We simply were unable to fully complete it due to time constraints. Now our soon-to-be Senior will be giving this a go. I plan on doing a video showing the components and give a quick review of it. Once he completes it, I can give a full review of his experience. The ratings icons I used have disappeared, but I can attest to the fact that this is a unique and challenging program that can be a great addition to your teen's high school line up. **I have updated the links too.
PS: The workbooks and a few other parts of the program have been updated, so you will see that it denotes that with an icon on those books. I have been assured that the 2nd edition update will work smoothly with the first. HTH
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This is my original post:
"What makes a story a story? Why do we look for for truth in books? Could it be, that our hunger for story, and thirst for meaning are somehow related? Or do these merely point to something else? What if this is just another word for adventure?"
As the author/creator of the One Year Adventure Novel program playfully states in the beginning of every lesson, we are left to ponder what really does make a story a story?As a homeschooling mom, I would like to add, "What's it going to take to get my kids to want to do their writing assignments?" How can I facilitate excitement and enthusiasm, to get past the introduction of the latest and greatest curriculum I spent good money on? Sadly, up until this point, not one of them has engaged their willingness and ambition to write without distress.
Recently, my answer arrived in a white box containing a program called the One Year Adventure Novel. My 14 year old daughter actually looks forward to doing her writing lessons! Her excitement and willingness almost shocks me! She truly enjoys the engaging presentation of the material, and eagerly delves into each assignment. The seventy-eight lessons (all on 7 DVDs) intertwine with the Student Textbook, which corresponds to the lesson, explains the reading assignment and any other pertinent information they may need; and the Map Workbook which is where they layout their novels. They work in this after watching the lesson on the DVD, and will use this as their "notebook" to write their novel during the second semester. Also included is a teacher guide which explains the program, and suggest ways for the teacher to best encourage, guide and grade the student's work. The package comes with the book, The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope (most likely to help encourage and give them some ideas for their own novels), which is to be read while working on their masterpiece as well. Finally, a resource disk is included, which contains the interactive quizzes, and other various teaching aids. I especially appreciate the quiz section since it grades them for you, and stores the information as well.
A little side note here: The website is loaded with extra helps, such as the Student's Novel Showcase, and a forum with several different boards designed to aid the young author with their writing experience. The One Year Adventure Novel also hosts a yearly contest for best student novel and more! Who knows, your child could be the next featured author!
Find out more here: Adventure Novel Info
Order your free DVD sampler (Includes their new programs too) here. This is a great way to really get a taste of this program, so do take advantage of this offer.Whole Kit: Includes Student text, Teacher's guide, DVDs and novel for study is
$239.00 for the complete set
Check the website for licensing information
Check out the free Sample Lessons to see if this is a good fit for your family.
**One Year Adventure Novel provided me with the free copy of The One Year Adventure Novel Student Wkbk/Text and the TEbooks, in order to test and use it with my family, so I could write this review.
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