Luanne Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 And if you have the time please tell me what made you choose what you are using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccm Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) We are using BJU Writing and Grammar DVDs for ninth grade. Mrs. Vick is a wonderful teacher. I chose the DVD instruction because I work outside the home two mornings per week and wanted a great teacher instructing my daughter when I could not be there. My husband or older children are home with her when I am working but they do not teach. Edited October 2, 2009 by ccm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 MCT language arts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Easy Grammar for ds8. Used because it doesn't make him cry, teaches grammar and is easy for me. First Language Lessons for ds5. Used because it is short, simple and age appropriate. No grammar for dd10. She is doing other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 R&S because I love the "God talk" through out and the basics from page one on all levels (2, 5 and 8 right now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjo Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Easy Grammar We used Rod and Staff in the past. Enjoying the change this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 You're asking about high school right? We use Warriner's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurad1125 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 We tried ABeka because ds prefers workbooks to text books. After just a few lessons, even he wanted to switch to R&S because the explanations were much clearer to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Winston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 We do a grammar review our junior year and use Warriner's English Composition and Grammar Complete Course. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsoll Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Junior Analytical Grammar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 we use Abeka from year 9 up, and before that rod and staff. we went straight from year 7 rod and staff to year 9 Abeka. my son prefers the workbook style,plus he just couldn't handle so many religious sentences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 We're using Easy Grammar for my 8 & 9 yr. olds but we have Fix It! ready to go when they finish E.G. I like EG a lot but I wanted something that was more closely tied to their writing program and since we're doing IEW for writing, I thought it made sense to use their grammar program as well. hth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 My ds does Thinking Through Grammar. My daughter did a silly program the first year then did Jensen's then college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I like the way it's laid out. I like the oral review and class practice. I like how it has constant review within each lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Latin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Originally chose it because WTM recommended it. (Don't think the current edition of WTM does, however.) Found it suited our needs very well. Liked the thoroughness, much drill, explanations, many examples, repetition from year to year, etc. I usually love R&S curr., but dc tried R&S once and didn't like it as well. They said some of the terms were slightly different (can't remember what they were) and it didn't seem as thorough to them. They went back to ABeka and were content with finishing their grammar series. They also preferred the ABeka writing sections included in the grammar books to most other writing programs they'd done. Another thing we used which was especially helpful were some sentence diagramming books I found here: http://www.geocities.com/gene_moutoux/ We did these as a group after most of them had finished the ABeka series. They really enjoyed this and it was great for review. Even now, after they've finished the Moutoux books, they enjoy taking turns finding one sentence per week for all of them to diagram and compare and discuss on the following week. HTH Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpupg Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 WInston Advanced and Word Works (both), along with occasional grammar that pops in the reading/writing. Also Easy Grammar Ultimate Grade 9 daily worksheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonibee Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 We use Rod & Staff through grade 8. Then we use a college text called Business Writing by Mary Ellen Guffey -- this is the most excellent workbook text, which I've used with 3 graduates so far. After this text (usually grade 10), they have all passed the English Comp CLEP test easily. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I voted R&S because we use it in grades 5 and up, and I was assuming you meant for high school. For grades 3 & 4 we use Easy Grammar (I'm not going to reinvent the wheel when this has been fine for that age, and I really think it's an older skill in many ways.) Ds used FLL for grades 1 & 2 and it was great for him because we did it orally & he's an auditory learner for many things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I voted "other" because ds (8th grade) isn't using a formal grammar program and hasn't for a couple of years. He did FLL, then Rod & Staff 3, Sonlight LA 2 - 6, and is now using Fix-it from IEW and some old Sonlight LA worksheets to keep things fresh. We have been studying Latin for 6 years now and are almost done Henle 1. IMHO, the Latin does a great job of reinforcing the grammar he learned when he was younger, so I don't think it's a good use of his time to do a full grammar program right now when he is spending 1 hour/day on Latin. JM2Cents, Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 For my high school age we use Winston with IEW for writing with constant editing for grammar. For the younger ones, I use Daily Grammar for 5th grade, also along with IEW, also done with editing for grammar and spelling.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) "Other": - Winston Advanced (grammar instruction review) - The Chortling Bard (grammar mechanics practice, editing practice) - Write Source 2000 / Writer's Inc (grammar handbook/resource) We see grammar as a "support tool" (in contrast to a subject to pursue all on its own), used to assist with good writing and rhetoric, and in learning a foreign language. By the end of 8th grade, we were solid with grammar, and so in 9th grade we used the above as more of a review. After 9th grade, any grammar instruction or discussion seems to naturally stem from writing papers, giving speeches, and reading/discussing literature. I had intentions of touching on grammar 1-2 times a week throughout high school just to keep it "fresh", but that plan has fallen by the wayside, as: 1. we just don't have time for it 2. we don't seem to have a need for it Perhaps we'll regret that decision at SAT time, but we're seeing that time is increasingly short and precious in high school, and we'd rather spend that time building good family memories, working on weak areas, exploring interests/talents, developing life skills, etc. rather than on a support subject that we are solid in. (Note: if we were weak in grammar, I'd feel differently!) Warmest regards, Lori D. Edited October 2, 2009 by Lori D. fixed typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolally Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) didn't notice this was a High School ? when I posted! Sorry! Edited October 2, 2009 by homeschoolally didn't notice this was a High School ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Analytical Grammar (in second season) My dd used R&S 3rd-5th but couldn't do 6th. I kept trying and finally gave up. Analytical Grammar has been a blessing. I didn't think the kid would ever get past 5th grade grammar. I'm amazed at the parsing and diagramming going on. I'm working though it too. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greensa Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Analytic Grammar. DD can now diagram at the drop of a sentance. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibaker103 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Ds is using Easy Grammar Plus for 8th grade. If things progress well we will add Fix It in the spring and use Easy Grammar Ultimate series for review through high school. If he is still struggling we will go with Analytical Grammar in 9th and 10th with Fix It and then review with Easy Grammar Ultimate Series for 11th and 12th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammi Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Jensen's Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 oops, wrong board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 We are using Jensen's Grammar because it was gifted to me. My 8th grader is finishing up LLATL green from last year and then he'll be moving into Harvey's or Simply Grammar to keep things fresh. He's my more mathy student and struggles with grammar and writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Easy Grammar Because it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I am using CLE for my kids... It is a thorough as R&S...in a workbook format, so not as much copying. It includes ALL of our LA including: Spelling, Grammar, Penmanship and Writing. I find it very CM in a workbooky kind of way...short lessons...copy work...every exercise seems well thought out and profitable to the student...as in...not just busy work. It also repeats and reviews constantly. I love it!! (And their Reading and Math too. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 We are using Michael Clay Thompson materials for grammar for elementary through high school. They can be found at Royal Fireworks Press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchel210 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 easy grammar plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesloonybin Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Analytical Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphina71 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Right now, for 8th grade, we are using the Mcgraw Hill/Glencoe grammar workbooks that are free to print or use online. I actually think it's kind of great. We had been using Easy Grammar for several years when we got to talking and learned that we had both always despised it. It's a very good program, mind you, it's just us. Neither of us had ever said anything because it seems to be sort of the Holy Grail of homeschool Grammar courses in my circles. Beginning next year, we will begin using my old Warriner's high school texts. I have never seen anything I liked as well as Warriner's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elm in NJ Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Warriner 3rd in 8th grade, and my younger kids alternate between Easy Grammar and Rod and Staff each year. This year, they are using Easy Grammar 3 and 5, next year , we do Rod and Staff 4 and 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendafromtenn Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Grades 1-3 FLL Grades 4-6 R&S Grades 7 Winston Grades 8 and up Analytical Grammar Hope that helps! Blessings, Brenda:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 For those of you using Warriner's, what edition do you use? In looking around for used copies, I see regular editions, "Heritage" editions, "Liberty" editions, revised editions, etc. And is the "Complete Course" an all-in-one complete grammar course, or is that just the title of the final level (12th grade)? Thanks, Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 For those of you using Warriner's, what edition do you use? In looking around for used copies, I see regular editions, "Heritage" editions, "Liberty" editions, revised editions, etc. And is the "Complete Course" an all-in-one complete grammar course, or is that just the title of the final level (12th grade)? Thanks, Jackie I use the 1988 edition also called the Benchmark edition. It was the last edition printed before the author died. And yes, the Complete Course is the 12th grade edition. It goes over a lot of the easier grammar very rapidly and then spends more time on advanced grammar and syntax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elm in NJ Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I also use the 1988 edition. We are planning on using Warriner 4th in 9th and Warriner complete in 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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