Donna T. Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I am planning to use Logic of English next year with my then 5th grader. He has used Rod & Staff English 3 this year for 4th grade and will finish it up in a month or so. He is a strong reader but lacks confidence with his spelling skills and that is reflected in his hesitancy to write anything original. Could we take a break from Rod & Staff English while doing LOE? I know LOE includes some grammar but I'm wondering if it is enough to replace R&S (would be 4 if we continued it) for 5th grade. Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieF Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 bumping for you! Wouldn't you go the fast track route with LOE so it would just take you a few weeks? I'm thinking of doing it with a 4th grader intensively for a few weeks only Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) You can compare the scope and sequence of the LoE grammar with that of R&S 4. LoE has 2 pages of basic grammar per lesson. The depth of coverage looks like it is suitable for a 7-8 yo. I have R&S 4 and each part of speech and sentence type is covered much more in-depth. It also teaches diagramming. At the same time, it will not hurt to take a few months off grammar while you focus on spelling. You can speed through LoE at your son's pace and start R&S 4 after you are done with LoE. Hope that helps. Edited April 27, 2012 by nansk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briartell Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) You can get through Logic of English in 8-16 weeks. I agree wit the previous poster that you could just pick up with RS 4 after you finished LoE. Edited April 27, 2012 by Briartell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom&nana Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I was considering using LOE with my 7th grader for spelling. I was wondering about the grammar also, but I came to the conclusion from looking at the website that the grammar is very basic. I'm still undecided about using it for spelling, but I would definitely supplement the grammar or follow a plan like the above posters mentioned if I decided to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna T. Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thanks everyone! I knew we would get through LOE quickly but wasn't sure just how quickly. I hope I can order it soon and have it in my hands to figure it all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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