Shanaudria Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 I am torn between using Serl's books or Rod & Staff English. I've used both over the years and liked them both for different reasons. I eventually settled with Rod & Staff because it seemed more educational/academic. I'm sitting on the fence about this because I *want* to use Rod & Staff, but my 10 and 11 yo boys are struggling with the 4th grade English book right now. I am thinking of switching them to ILL, but don't want to give up on Rod & Staff too hastily. I don't want school to be "too easy" for them, yet I don't think being "too hard" is a good thing either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 As someone who's never used Rod & Staff but owns PLL and is using it next year, I can tell you that from what I've seen, PLL is gentle, but doesn't sacrifice thoroughness. If your dc are not learning with R&S, it doesn't matter how rigorous it is. Perhaps an approach like ILL would be more beneficial. ILL (and PLL) even comes in workbook format through Living Books Curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 How about using both? I have mine do two ILL lessons a week ( I pick and choose) and then 3 R&S lessons a week. I like the grammar in R&S but the gentleness of ILL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 How about using both? I have mine do two ILL lessons a week ( I pick and choose) and then 3 R&S lessons a week. I like the grammar in R&S but the gentleness of ILL. Just listening in... But I think this is a lovely idea! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 AND, you can find ILL as a free download on the internet so you won't have to buy it AND you can just print the lessons you want to do! This was my "tentative" plan for my ds10 next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy7 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 My 11 yo boy is struggling with R&S 4 this year also. We hit a brick wall and have not been able to get past it. So, I am finishing the year with FLL 3. (already had it on the shelf) The approach is gentle, but thorough. If I were you, I would take a look at it. The change in approach has been a breath of fresh air at our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubulibee Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 AND, you can find ILL as a free download on the internet so you won't have to buy it AND you can just print the lessons you want to do! This was my "tentative" plan for my ds10 next year. Where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Here you go: http://www.archive.org/details/intermediatelan00serlgoog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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