Auburn Fan Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 OK, so I have a DD going into 5th grade and another DD going into 7th grade. My older DD has done the Hake Grammar, which I liked because it was pretty meaty and covered lots in each lesson. And I liked that each lesson would incorporate previous concepts into the next lessons. Just like Saxon Math, the repetition helped with retention. The Hake Grammar also includes writing. Here's where I struggle though. I was thinking of a separate writing program for each and then have them do the Hake Grammar. So here's what that would look like..... Hake Grammar 5 AND Writing with Ease 4 (for my 5th grader) And Hake Grammar 6 AND Writing with Skill I (for my 7th grader) Just to be clear, we got a little behind this past year, which is why my 5th grader will do Writing with Ease 4, and my 7th grader will do Hake Grammar 6. We like to stick with a secular curriculum so any thoughts or suggestions on strong Grammar programs that might not double up on the writing assignments (assuming I go ahead with the above mentioned writing programs), would be appreciated. Or, I guess I could just omit the writing portion of the Hake program and go with the other writing programs. Maybe I just solved my dilemma but I'm still curious if anyone already uses these? Suggestions? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I think you will find a lot of people here are using exactly that combination. It sounds perfect to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I think you will find a lot of people here are using exactly that combination. It sounds perfect to me. :iagree: It sounds like a solid plan to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn Fan Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thank you so much for your thoughts. It gives me that boost of confidence to go ahead and implement that plan. I just love this forum! It is extremely helpful! The only thing I struggle with is learning all the abbreviations that are typed in for the various curricula. There's a LOT out there. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyBee Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Not answering your question--just wanted to say: WAR EAGLE! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn Fan Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Not answering your question--just wanted to say: WAR EAGLE! :D Oh Hollybee, you made me smile and made my day! WAR EAGLE, right back at cha! I graduated in '93, and you?:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Sounds like a good plan and WAR EAGLE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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