monalisa Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 My dd14 just finished Saxon Grammar 8. She's very good at grammar, but I don't want her to lose it. I'm unsure what to do for grammar for high school, especially based on SWB's recommendation in TWTM to continue with grammar in high school, at least through 9th and 10th. My dd wants to be an author/writer/editor, so I feel like I really shouldn't drop grammar completely, even though I know many people do at this point. SWB recommends R&S or AG, and I am not compelled to go either of those routes. I tried R&S back in 3rd grade, and AG in 6th after Saxon 5 (and dd begged to go back to Saxon) and didn't find them to be a great fit. Saxon was perfect for her. I've considered trying IEW Fix It but not sure about that and am having a hard time deciding which book to start in (she did the placement test, but it wasn't super helpful). I own BJU 9, because it came with the BJU Lit I ordered but I think it looks too easy for her (although maybe it would be OK for review). I do want to continue with some grammar in high school at least as review, so if you've used something after Saxon 8, I'd love to hear about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Easy Grammar? Analytical Grammar has a new-ish high school review program. Have you looked at the samples for that? Maybe too similar to the regular AG for your preference, though. I've never used it so I don't know what it's like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I'm wondering the same thing. We've used Easy Grammar in the past and did not like it, Hake was a really good fit. I don't know what we're going to use once DS1 is finished with 8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 On another thread, someone suggested using SAT prep books, like Erica Meltzer's SAT Grammar book. I think that's what I would do if I were working with a student who wanted/needed more grammar. Two birds with one stone--review a variety of grammar topics & prep for SAT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnMyOwn Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 My son used Saxon/Hake 5-8 and I bought him another level 8 book, which he used more slowly over 9th and 10th grade, just to keep things fresh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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