trailofsparks Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) I'm looking for a rigorous grammar program. No bells, whistles, or fluff. We've spent 2 yrs using Classical Conversations: Essentials of the English Language (EEL). Whereas I like the idea of it, and my dd10 and ds12 memorized a lot of definitions and usages, their application to writing and understanding/command in general is lacking. I don't feel the program (the way we used it/didn't use it) laid a sturdy enough foundation for us. I feel like I need to make up for some lost time in this area. I'm considering Shurley, starting at level 4 (5? 6??), but have doubts. I hear it's rigorous, but with all the chants/songs that I won't use. . . . I want a program that is thorough in teaching, including diagramming sentences, and does not have a lot of repetition. Other curricula we've used successfully, just to give you an idea of what we like: SWR, RightStart, Life of Fred, IEW, Classical Conversations (Foundations and Essentials programs). Adding for next year, 7th grade: Apologia Gen Sci, History Revealed, VideoText Alg, Latin (not sure of text yet) maybe LNM, or start Henle very slowly. Thanks for any suggestions/input/questions! Cheryl Edited April 10, 2011 by trailofsparks clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Analytical Grammar. It's definitely rigorous and there is no fluff. It's not a writing program. It's a grammar program that makes the student not just learn a definition or identify a part of speech in a list of sentences but to really analyze the sentences and see how the parts relate to one another. It contains diagramming. It's excellent and has given my kids a great foundation in grammar that has already reaped benefits for my oldest in her Latin studies, writing and PSATs. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbeach Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) I thought the exact same thing about Shurley. We jused moved into R&S English year and I'm stunned how much my ds10 likes it. It really works well for him.I can see us sticking with R&S English for the long term. Here's a link to an older thread discussing the same issue. http://welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207011 Edited April 10, 2011 by cjbeach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I would go with Rod & Staff English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I would go with Rod & Staff English. :iagree: No frills, very thorough, cheap. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailofsparks Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Heather, Kathy, JudoMom, Lisa, Thanks for the suggestions and the WTM link. I'll look into R&S and AG. I appreciate it. Still listening for other suggestions. I like exhausting all options.:bigear: Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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