momgenet Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hi there. I am looking for an English curriculum. I need something that the student can move through at their own pace, but isn't "baby'ish." I want to use this for my 10 year old who needs some remidial help, but then one that will advance. Is there something more self-directed I can use ? Thoughts ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hake Grammar and Writing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 We were in the same situation this year and chose Writing Tales. I am really pleased with his progress. It combines writing and grammar and is useful for remediation. My son works with it twice a week and it is basically independent depending on whether you expand it or not. It also contains copywork, and minor spelling work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I chose Voyages in English 6 for this reason. DS10 is starting this in the fall. By then he'll have turned 11. ETA: we only use VIE for grammar. For writing, we're using Wordsmith Apprentice, Sentence Composing for Elementary, and Paragraph Book 2 next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) . Edited May 29 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 How about Writing Skills by Diana King (published by EPS)? You could start with Book A to remediate - not babyish at all, though set at mid elementary level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnaj Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 We are in a similar situation. I just ordered Saxon (Hake) Grammar and Writing 5 for my 5th grader. From what I have seen, it seems like it will serve this purpose. We need something that is easy to use, straight forward, and if there is any teaching by me, I would like it to be right there open and go. My son isn't a very independent worker at this point, but we are hoping to get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hake Grammar and Writing - I used this with my dd and LOVED it. She didn't love it, so we switched, but I think it is an EXCELLENT program. Writing Skills (which is what my son uses) also is excellent, but you would also need a grammar component to go with it. If you choose Writing Skills, I recommend Ridgewood Grammar as well. Both are available through EPS or Christianbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Growing with Grammar http://www.growingwithgrammar.com/ Analytical Grammar https://www.analyticalgrammar.com/ Winston Grammar http://www.winstongrammar.com/ All 3 programs are very different. GWG is a good overall grammar program that you can move through at your own pace. AG can be done in 1, 2, or 3 years. We did it in 2. Winston is a fun program that uses cards to build sentences. I think the cards are worth using with any program. They were a big help when learning to parse sentences and they are fun to use. If you have a kinisthetic learner, it will be a good thing. Writing?? Jump In http://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool/apologia/jump-inwas a favorite in our house with my oldest. She used Jump In and the creative writing course from the same author. My youngest liked Ignite Your Writing http://www.amazon.com/Igniting-Your-Writing-Sessions-Enliven/dp/096666776X If I'm correct, GWG and AG have added writing programs to their cataloge since we used them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 We love Igniting Your Writing at our house. We use it together on Fridays for a Writing Workshop (I participate, too!). It's a lot of fun. I think it would be a good program to get your child excited about writing and to have some enjoyable writing exercises. However, it is not a complete writing program. It focuses on style, not mechanics, and a child who struggles with mechanics might find it frustrating. My ds, 5th grade, is a struggling writer, and he is just barely able to complete the beginner exercises in IYW. I also wouldn't consider it self-directed. It often mentions discussing your work with others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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