scgirl816 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 We used BJU writing & grammar last year, and it was a bit too teacher intensive for my time limits. So we tried Easy Grammar which was highly recommended to us for more independent grammar study. Great concept, but the student book does not lend itself at all to independent study. I probably would have done fine with it at his age, but he is struggling with understanding the concept of basic grammar. Because of that, I feel like BJU is a good fit for him, but I dread going back because of how long the lessons took us...also every other chapter is writing, and I've stepped back a bit from writing this year. Is there anything that would work for a bit more independent learning (I do still go through it with him at the start of each lesson and then leave him to do the practice.) but not so teacher intensive? Something that lays out grammar in an easy-to-understand way? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weintz8 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 What about Climbing to Good English or Rod and Staff English? I feel that both of those break things down into very small chunks. Climbing to good English would be the least writing intensive. Also Essentials in Writing, but it has a large "writing" portion that second half of the year that might not be what you are looking for. It is a video corse, if that matters. OOOoo there is always Editor in Chief by The Critical Thinking Company which would be a very fun way to work on grammar and punctation. I love grammar programs LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 CLE LA is quite independent :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) . Edited May 18 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 We use Language Fundamentals by Evan-Moor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 CLE LA is quite independent :). I second CLE, but would get a year lower for your ds. As, it's about a year advanced, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Have you looked into Growing with Grammar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Two grammar programs we have used are Rod and Staff and MCT language. They couldn't be more different, LOL, but they are both effective in teaching grammar. MCT requires more of a parent's hands-on involvement, but it is not excessive, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I would use Rod and Staff. It should take you 15 minutes 4 times a week. Do not step back from writing; try to make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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