zandert33 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi all, We've been doing "First Language Lessons" with my son for the full 4 years, at the end of this school year he'll be finishing it up. I had my hopes on the Advanced Language Lessons curriculum that's now on hold so this leaves me stuck. My son and wife are used to that method and flow to the lessons, and I'm concerned that a sudden shift will not be good. I understand that "Rod and Staff" and Shurley are listed as being good. I've looked at Shurley 5 and Rod and Staff 5 through their samples online. Shurley seems too different, and in fact coming into it in the "middle" I think we'll be lost. As for Rod and Staff, it looked OK, but almost seemed to be duplicating work he's already done. So the question is which is the MOST like FLL, and what grade level is best to jump into after finishing FLL? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Grammar is very repetitive so I wouldn't worry too much if r&s is repetitive. I've heard it said that r&s is rigorous. I am watching this thread for suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrayshire Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Take a look a Jr. Analytical Grammar....This is what I plan to do with my middle dd when she reaches 5th grade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidbits of Learning Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 We haven't done all of the FLL, but we do FLL1 and 2 and then move into LLATL Yellow. You could look at Learning Language Arts Through Literature Purple or Tan and see if that would fit your child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 We didn't do all of FLL, but we are loving R&S grammar, and I plan to use it until we reach then end. It's very thorough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 What about CLE? SN: When is ALL set to be released? Any info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheekymama Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 :lurk5: Thank you for posting this. I was just looking at my plans this morning and had the same question. Any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathansmommy Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I have the same question. I just called Peace Hill Press and they told me where to pick up in the suggested curricula, it is as follows: Rod & Staff - Following the Plan ABeka - God's Gift of Language B Shurley English Level 4 I am concerned about changing...I love Jesse Wise's approach to learning grammar, and more importantly, so does my son! We have been using Fix-It! as well and my son loves finding the mistakes. IEW says this is a stand alone grammar curriculum when used with their writing program...which we do use. But I'm not sure if I agree. I feel really lost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 There is also Hake grammar. R&S is very religious and that can be a deal breaker for some of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilacii Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Peeking in... great question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'd be interested in comments regarding Hake grammar. We're in the same place as the OP and Hake is on our radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I was considering rod and saff. I got level 4 used just to see if I like it and if I might make the switch for 4th grade. Are there samples of Hake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I think that Abeka B would be a good choice. My daughter loves FLL and I had the same question, so I purchased Abeka B really cheap online. I looked through it and it seems very straight forward and usable. Not boring either. Hope it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggermom Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 We are starting with Hake grammar as soon as we are done with First Language Lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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