Mallory Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 What I want- Just grammar and mechanics- we will be doing memory work, WWE, narrations with sci and history, and learning cursive. So if it takes much writing it will be a real fight. Something that he can start with very little grammar done before. Something quick and easy. This is one of my least favorite subjects and I will have a hard time getting to it otherwise. For example, I think FLL will require so much tweaking, that I will come to dread it. Or else feel like I paid for lots of things we aren't using. I am thinking Easy Grammar. Any other ideas? Would that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 We like Growing with Grammar here. The lessons take my ds about 10 minutes or so 3 times per week, and he likes it. Sometimes we take shortcuts on the writing and I will write for him and have him tell me everything to write (too much writing overwhelms him also.) He enjoys GWG and often asks to do it first, and seems to retain the info pretty well. Depending on the reading level, it could be done independently too. We prefer to go through it together at this point though. FLL wasn't the right fit for us. And I haven't looked at Easy Grammar. But I definately would recommend GWG! HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg_puppy Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I think GWG sounds like something you would like. Growing with Grammar. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neesek Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Have you looked at Growing With Grammar? I haven't used it personally, but it seems to get good reviews here. It sounds like it may fit what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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summer Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 We loved Easy Grammar and plan to use it again with my younger children when they are that age. (my older children used it). We have also used BJU English and that was good. I will say though that I had my 3rd grader start with 2nd grade level as she had come out of public school and they had not even taught what a noun was. But once she got going with it, she caught up quickly and then I ended with the 5th grade book. I was going to go straight in to the 7th grade book after that, but then she tried Easy Grammar and loved it and wishes everything could be like EG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Can you stand another GWG recommendation?? Best program I have found for grammar. I do also like BJU, but their TM is outrageous so if you go that route, try to get the scaled down version from CLP (?). BJU grammar is great but I do not like their writing program - it is good but not a good fit for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Gr3. That's the one I like to start with, and in 3rd grade. It's very easy to do, nearly all about mechanics, punctuation, etc. Solid grammar stuff. The writing assignments are very short and functional, at least so far (used through Gr5 so far). I.e., writing sentences and later paragraphs. You can do much of it orally and just write out a little each day/session. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karensk Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 What I want-Just grammar and mechanics- we will be doing memory work, WWE, narrations with sci and history, and learning cursive. So if it takes much writing it will be a real fight. Something that he can start with very little grammar done before. Something quick and easy. This is one of my least favorite subjects and I will have a hard time getting to it otherwise. For example, I think FLL will require so much tweaking, that I will come to dread it. Or else feel like I paid for lots of things we aren't using. I am thinking Easy Grammar. Any other ideas? Would that work? Here's one that's online for free...KISS Grammar. I have only looked at it and not actually used it. Winston Grammar has a minimal amount of writing, but it quickly covers concepts that might be difficult for many 3rd graders to grasp (ds11 used it at the end of 4th gr.). If you're looking for something quick & easy, that requires little writing, and that requires no previous background in grammar, you may want to reconsider FLL (1+2). The lessons are scripted and designed to keep the writing to a bare minimum; most of the lesson time is oral and most lessons take 5-15 minutes. Both of my kids used FLL1+2, and dd8 is in the middle of FLL3 -- we usually skip over the poetry, since we already use something else for that. It'd be easy to skip the narrations, too. One thing I really like about the FLL series is that since the lessons are set up for one-on-one time with the student, I don't have to check/grade any papers or worksheets later. I think a student could start with FLL3 with no prior grammar background, too; you'd just have to be prepared to slow down the pace and memorize some of the grammar definitions and lists (the be verbs, etc.). HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Another vote for Growing with Grammar. My son loves it and we can't wait to start it with my dd this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Take a look at Growing With Grammar. I haven't used this yet but I will be using it next year and it looks like what you describe that you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallory Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 one l michele, thanks, that is sort of how I feel about it too, and I was planning on skipping every other year for the next few. But, he has to start testing next year and I thought he should at least know words like verb and noun. Maybe not??? I have also looked at the KISS website, but it is so confusing :confused: I think I'll check out Growing with Grammar, since it is so highly recommended. I also might give Rod and Staff a try. I don't know if anyone read my post about my 8yo who reads the bible and me, his atheist mom, but he might enjoy a Christian grammar book. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacey05 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I am going to use CQLA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda...inOwasso Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Shurley English is the absolute BEST grammar program, but is much too intense & time consuming for your stated requirements. For an easy, workbook approach that a child can do independently (10min. 3 x week), I would definitely go with Growing with Grammar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2GirlsTX Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I am going to suggest Easy Grammar, it is really thorough and easy! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaws Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Something you might look into is The Language Mechanic by Critical Thinking Co. Even though it is recommended for 5th-7th grade, it gives a humorous bent on grammar by showing examples of incorrect usage and the logic behind the basic rules of language. http://www.criticalthinking.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmac Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 another vote for Easy Grammar, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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