kristamaranatha Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 We are entering into our first year of homeschooling. My 8-year-old stepdaughter would be entering into third grade, but is still learning how to read. I was planning on using Rod and Staff English for grammar, but I am wondering what level I should start her on. Is it too much to start her on Grade 3, or should I use Grade 2 due to her reading level? (It seems that she is catching up reading-wise, but does not have a firm grasp on phonics yet when it comes to letter blending.) Thanks for your help :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 If you want to do grammar this year, I would start her in the Grade 3 book. Many of the exercises can be done orally. I personally wouldn't worry about grammar this year. You could spend this year focusing on bringing her reading up to speed and start her in the R&S grade 4 book next year with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Mom Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 If you want to do grammar this year, I would start her in the Grade 3 book. Many of the exercises can be done orally. I personally wouldn't worry about grammar this year. You could spend this year focusing on bringing her reading up to speed and start her in the R&S grade 4 book next year with no problem. :iagree: Or if you really want to do grammar this year, start it mid year with book 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 You could spend this year focusing on bringing her reading up to speed and start her in the R&S grade 4 book next year with no problem. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 If you want to do grammar this year, I would start her in the Grade 3 book. Many of the exercises can be done orally. I personally wouldn't worry about grammar this year. You could spend this year focusing on bringing her reading up to speed and start her in the R&S grade 4 book next year with no problem. :iagree: We used the extra practice sheets like a workbook and did the lessons without a corresponding practice sheet orally. There's a spreadsheet lesson plan at Core Foundations for this that you might find helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I agree with the others - skip grammar this year and focus on reading! If anything - I might use FLL level 3 at a very slow pace just to start discussing nouns, verbs, etc. I would not use R&S for a child that's not reading yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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