Grammar for 5th Grader new to classical education

[Guest lisa37]

I am reading "The Well Trained Mind" right now, and have a question. My dd will be in 5th grade next year and has only done formal grammar in public school. Her reading level is high and she enjoys creative writing, but definitely needs work with the mechanics. We have not been doing dictation or copywork up to this point (I wish I had found this book earlier!). Should I start her with Rod and Staff Grammar or do FLL 4? She has not done any outlining or things like that either. I am enjoying "The Well Trained Mind" immensely, but have been a little uncertain of where to start my children when we have not used some of these methods before. Any advice and help will be appreciated! Thanks, Lisa

[Mrs Mungo]

Personally? I would suggest a year of Junior Analytical Grammar. She could easily do both books in a year.

[Guest lisa37]

Do you mean Rod and Staff and Junior Analytical Grammar or FLL4 and Junior Analytical Grammar?

[Guest lisa37]

Never mind...I just realized that there were 2 books in the set! Sorry!!

[Cinder]

If you do choose to go with R&S you could start at level 5; no need to start lower with a 5th grader. I have on experience with FLL or JAG.

[Amy in NH]

Personally? I would suggest a year of Junior Analytical Grammar. She could easily do both books in a year.

 

:iagree:

[Mrs Mungo]

Never mind...I just realized that there were 2 books in the set! Sorry!!

 

Right, there are two Junior AG books. I think it would serve well as catch up. Rod and Staff is pretty intense and dense. I would not want to start there.

[newlifemom]

Right, there are two Junior AG books. I think it would serve well as catch up. Rod and Staff is pretty intense and dense. I would not want to start there.

 

I don't know Junior AG books, but I have to agree with Mrs. Mungo here. I love R&S, but jumping into 5th grade may be a bit rough.