joyfulhomeschooler Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I have always wanted to try this curriculum but don't want to for fourth. Is it a program you can jump into say after 6th grade? Or is it one you really need to start in 4th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 You can jump right into it. You do need to do The Basic first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) Winston Grammar covers grammer instruction and the (partial) parsing of sentences (rather than diagramming). Winston is a more hands-on approach, using cards with key words/picture clues on them to help students identify the parts of speech, which the student then uses for labeling practice sentences. The program can be done orally, instead of having the student can mark the workbook pages with arrows, underlines, and key words, etc. (We did it on the whiteboard.) The student is not expected to rewrite the sentences. Instruction includes things like parts of speech, noun functions, word usage sentence types, modifiers, clauses, etc. There is NO grammar mechanics (practice of punctuation, capitalization, etc.) in Winston, so something else must be used to fill that need. Winston also does not teach diagramming. Winston comes in 3 levels, with each level designed to take one school year. The Basic and Advanced levels are very similar in style of instruction and program layout. The Word Works is a bit different, with less (if any) use of the "clue cards", and more of a workbook practice type of approach. If you are starting with an older student who is already familiar with grammar, you would take much less time to complete the levels. Because there is no overlap in what is taught in each level, you would probably want to start with the Basic level, doing a "skim review" with an older student through the parts they were familiar with, and then slowing down to cover what parts the student was not familiar with. There are additional/supplemental workbooks available for more practice at each level. Winston Basic (gr. 4-6) -- see sample here - 8 parts of speech - 2 parts of a sentence - 7 noun functions Winston Word Works (gr. 5-7) -- see sample here - instruction and practice in word usages (example: who vs. whom) Winston Advanced (gr. 6-8) -- see sample here - 4 sentence types (simple, compound, complex, complex-compound) - tricky modifiers (gerunds, participles, infinitives) - clauses Edited February 12, 2012 by Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyfulhomeschooler Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Winston Grammar covers grammer instruction and the (partial) parsing of sentences (rather than diagramming). Winston is a more hands-on approach, using cards with key words/picture clues on them to help students identify the parts of speech, which the student then uses for labeling practice sentences. The program can be done orally, instead of having the student can mark the workbook pages with arrows, underlines, and key words, etc. (We did it on the whiteboard.) The student is not expected to rewrite the sentences. Instruction includes things like parts of speech, noun functions, word usage sentence types, modifiers, clauses, etc. There is NO grammar mechanics (practice of punctuation, capitalization, etc.) in Winston, so something else must be used to fill that need. Winston also does not teach diagramming. Winston comes in 3 levels, with each level designed to take one school year. The Basic and Advanced levels are very similar in style of instruction and program layout. The Word Works is a bit different, with less (if any) use of the "clue cards", and more of a workbook practice type of approach. If you are starting with an older student who is already familiar with grammar, you would take much less time to complete the levels. Because there is no overlap in what is taught in each level, you would probably want to start with the Basic level, doing a "skim review" with an older student through the parts they were familiar with, and then slowing down to cover what parts the student was not familiar with. There are additional/supplemental workbooks available for more practice at each level. Winston Basic (gr. 4-6) -- see sample here - 8 parts of speech - 2 parts of a sentence - 7 noun functions Winston Word Works (gr. 5-7) -- see sample here - instruction and practice in word usages (example: who vs. whom) Winston Advanced (gr. 6-8) -- see sample here - 4 sentence types (simple, compound, complex, complex-compound) - tricky modifiers (gerunds, participles, infinitives) - clauses What a great overview, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom26 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Winston Grammar covers grammer instruction and the (partial) parsing of sentences (rather than diagramming). Winston is a more hands-on approach, using cards with key words/picture clues on them to help students identify the parts of speech, which the student then uses for labeling practice sentences. The program can be done orally, instead of having the student can mark the workbook pages with arrows, underlines, and key words, etc. (We did it on the whiteboard.) The student is not expected to rewrite the sentences. Instruction includes things like parts of speech, noun functions, word usage sentence types, modifiers, clauses, etc. There is NO grammar mechanics (practice of punctuation, capitalization, etc.) in Winston, so something else must be used to fill that need. Winston also does not teach diagramming. Winston comes in 3 levels, with each level designed to take one school year. The Basic and Advanced levels are very similar in style of instruction and program layout. The Word Works is a bit different, with less (if any) use of the "clue cards", and more of a workbook practice type of approach. If you are starting with an older student who is already familiar with grammar, you would take much less time to complete the levels. Because there is no overlap in what is taught in each level, you would probably want to start with the Basic level, doing a "skim review" with an older student through the parts they were familiar with, and then slowing down to cover what parts the student was not familiar with. There are additional/supplemental workbooks available for more practice at each level. Winston Basic (gr. 4-6) -- see sample here - 8 parts of speech - 2 parts of a sentence - 7 noun functions Winston Word Works (gr. 5-7) -- see sample here - instruction and practice in word usages (example: who vs. whom) Winston Advanced (gr. 6-8) -- see sample here - 4 sentence types (simple, compound, complex, complex-compound) - tricky modifiers (gerunds, participles, infinitives) - clauses I am considering switching from CLE grammar for my two 4th and 3rd grade students...if I make the switch, what would you use for practice of punctuation, capitalization etc...also once your older student finishes the advance, what would you recommend? We are using Step By Step Grammar for her but it is becoming quite intricate and cumbersome with all the complex diagramming...I'm wondering if it is really that necessary! Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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