Help needed. Grammar.

[Willow]

Say you had been asked to teach 3 grade 9 boys, all reasonably bright, but who had no grammar instruction other than the parts of speech (and were shaky on that)

 

I have never learnt to diagram and my own grammar is also shaky. Where would you start? Is there a great book I can get that won't insult their intelligence? I would prefer free off the net but find they go too fast for me (and assume knowledge I do not have myself)

 

I know this is rather the blind leading the blind, but if you have any ideas that will help open our eyes we would be very grateful. (but not KISS grammar, we are using that. We did fine till we got to compliments when he used a whole slew of terms we didn't know!)

 

We are keen to learn, yes these boys are up for grammar! But we need something to hold our hands that doesn't use stories about fairies and bunnies.....;)

[Ellie]

Easy Grammar Plus.

[Gratia271]

Off the top of my head, Analytical Grammar can get the job done for you. It is complete and has guidance on how to complete all three seasons in one year. Of course, you can break it into whatever sections are manageable.

[stephanier.1765]

Off the top of my head, Analytical Grammar can get the job done for you. It is complete and has guidance on how to complete all three seasons in one year. Of course, you can break it into whatever sections are manageable.

:iagree:

[Liza Q]

Ditto Analytical Grammar, if you want them to learn to diagram. If not, Easy Grammar won't insult their intelligence either!

[Willow]

Thank you very much, off to the relevant websites to check these out.

 

I love the Hive. I ask a question, go off to walk the dog, come back and my problems are solved. :D

[Sunshine State Sue]

I loved Analytical Grammar because it is clear and concise and efficient. You may read my review here.