Rod and Staff English question

[Amy in CO]

Where would you start an 8th grade child in Rod and Staff, that has had little grammar work to this point?

 

Or at this point, would you try something else?

[Nicole M]

I started my 8th grade son in level 6 and regretted it. At first it seemed too easy, then quickly became very hard. My youngest has used R&S all the way through, so now level 6 seems easy-peasy. If I could do it over, I would whip through level 5 with an eight grader first, then move on.

 

(Also, concerning the embarrassment factor, we always cover our hardcover books with grocery sack paper, so we don't have to look at the goofy covers and that number on the front. ;))

[mom2a&z]

I started my 5th grade dd in level 5 and it was tough. Luckily she likes grammar so we were able to get through it. She is in Level 6 this year and there have been times where we had to slow down. I can't imagine starting at level 6 without much grammar experience because the publishers assume the student has a solid background in grammar.

 

I would start at level 5 and if it seems easy just go faster. When you're finished, your dc will have a solid foundation on which to build.

[Aretemama]

I would also start at Level 5 Rod and Staff. I made the mistake of starting a level 7 for my older kids, thinking that they were prepared from their years of GUM (Grammar Usage and Mechanics) and Easy Grammar, and boy was I wrong! I have had two younger children use Rod and Staff, and I'd say level 5 is an appropriate place to start.

 

Aretemama

[blessed2fosteradopt]

I agree with all the others - definitely level 5. We are on level 6 now and it was a good precusor for 6. Having said that, we love R&S. It is so thorough.

[Colleen in NS]

Another agreement with starting at level 5. It reviews a lot of what has been taught in earlier levels, and is sort of a bridge between those and level 6, which steps up a notch.

[Amy in CO]

Thank you for the responses.

[Quiver0f10]

Another recommendation for book 5.

[Mamakarla]

What about a 5th grader who's had no grammar? Would 2 be way too easy? Maybe 3?

[Nicole M]

What about a 5th grader who's had no grammar? Would 2 be way too easy? Maybe 3?

 

Personally, with a 5th grader I would start in 3 or 4, but not 2.

[christielee7278]

What about a 5th grader who's had no grammar? Would 2 be way too easy? Maybe 3?

 

I started my 6th grader who had very little grammar (ps) in 5. It is a challenge for him but 4 seemed too easy for him.

[Leila]

I would say get the 4. By 5th grade the child can grasp concept a lot quicker. Just go slow and do a lot of the exercises.

[Lolly]

What about a 5th grader who's had no grammar? Would 2 be way too easy? Maybe 3?

 

I would start a 5th grader in level 5. It is a good entry point for 5th and up. No reason to backup until this point.

[ABQmom]

I agree to start the 7th grader in level 5. For the fifth grader, level 5 would probably be fine too unless you wanted a good two years of easier grammar before it got too hard, then start with level 4. Level 6 definitely ramps it up toward the middle of the book.