I hope someone can help me. I am thinking of using Easy Grammar 6 with my son next year. We used Daily Grams 5 this year and it has been very easy to schedule, obviously, just a page a day. But how many pages would you schedule with Easy Grammar? I assume it would be done five days a week, also? Thanks!

I have the fifth-grade level, and both the test masters and answers to the tests are in the Teacher Packet. The tests are found at the extreme end of the book, while the answers to the tests are located somewhere closer to the middle of the book. Also, be sure to check their website for corrections. I had no useable Test 1 master--mine, too, was printed with the answers--but apparently they knew of this printing error, and had posted a blank Test 1 master (PDF) on their site. This printing mishap just affected Test 1, though, all the others were fine. Maybe something similar happened to the sixth-grade level that year. I'd definitely check their website. Good luck!

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I bought the whole package, but only because I thought the "workbook" was an actual workbook. It's not, it's actually the writing portion of the program (and some supplemental grammar More Practice exercises). As I say, I haven't used the writing portion, but it's not because it doesn't look good--it does--very basic, fine really--but I just don't want to go that route right now. I may use it over the summer as a Writer's Camp or something, where I can just focus on the writing, but I just don't want to stop the flow of the grammar program right now, as we are trying to find our groove, and it seems to be working. So, in answer to your question, no, you don't have to buy the whole program. The bulk of the grammar work is in the Student Text itself. My son writes his answers in a separate notebook, and it has not been a problem at all. Other than that, I have the Teacher's Manual, which has the answers to the grammar lessons, the tests, and the answers to the tests. You could get by with just those two books, IMO. HTH! Michele

My son uses Saxon Grammar and Writing 5. He is just doing the grammar portion of the program and is really enjoying it.

I like the way you think, Ellie! Thank you so much for posting.

Here's what we're using... Math: Saxon 6/5 LA: Saxon Grammar and Writing 5 Literature: Selections from Core Knowledge, Robinson Curriculum, Accelerated Achievement, and Simply Charlotte Mason History: Core Knowledge/Pearson Learning History & Geography (follows the CK Sequence) Science: List of grade-level topics taken from the CK Sequence, related books from the library, notebooking, hands-on projects, and field trips Art: Artist/Picture Study using suggestions from SCM and hands-on art projects Music: Composer/Music Study using suggestions from SCM Logic: Thinking Skills 5

Third Grade (Writing - 30 mins; Reading - 30 mins) Spelling - This is done through copywork. Reading * Read aloud - He reads one chapter from his assigned reading to me and then we briefly discuss the reading. * Independent Reading - He reads silently for 30 minutes and then tells me about the reading. Grammar - This is usually one page from a workbook. Writing - This might be a journal entry, copywork, written narration, story, free write...anything really. Fifth Grade (LA & Writing - 60 mins; Reading - 60 mins...one block of each, with math in the middle) Language Arts - Saxon Grammar & WritingWriting - Copywork, dictation, and writing prompt, all of which are located in the back of the Saxon text. Reading * Read aloud - He reads one chapter from his assigned reading to me, and then we talk about it. * Independent Reading - He reads silently for 60 minutes and then prepares a written narration of the reading.

I'd just stick with the 3Rs for a bit. Maybe start the day with a family read-aloud. Keep the math, the assigned reading for an hour (maybe rotate a history/science/literature read, finishing one before starting the other), and then just chat about the reading. Pick some copywork from the book or have her do a little journaling and/or illustrating about it in a reading journal. Then, when you're both comfortable with the new routine, add in a few activities here and there, like art, cooking, science activities, etc. Take field trips; visit the library for both reading material and educational software; watch videos; play educational games. I've found that when we step back and approach school like this, with a focus on the 3Rs, it has a very positive effect on everyone's attitude, our days are much more relaxed, and we actually end up getting a lot more accomplished. You may even want to check out the Core Knowledge K-8 Sequence (free online) or Rebecca Rupp's Home Learning Year by Year to tailor your daughter's reading choices to the topics listed for her grade level (if you would feel more comfortable with a little framework to follow as you move along). Good luck!

I think he did a very good job, and, like you, I'd call it a narration, a written narration.

My son started third grade at 8 and will turn 9 in January.

We just finished Mr. Popper's Penguins and have started our next book, The Phantom Tollbooth.

I've seen them referred to as 'articles' in some texts and 'limiting adjectives' in others.

Great list! And I love that it's broken down by subject and reading/interest level. So helpful! Thank you!

We'll be using some CK, too. My favorite things are the K-8 Guide, which is like the K-8 Sequence but this resource breaks down what to teach by month; What Your _Grader Needs to Know books; and Books to Build On (resource guide by subject). Oh, I almost forgot, we'll be using their history and geography, too. It's the Pearson Learning/Core Knowledge History & Geography series ~ we love it! The student text is wonderful, and the teacher's guides for each unit are great, too.