3girls4me Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) Hi ladies, I'm trying to decide about next year - language arts for an 8th grader. I was thinking CLE 8 to cover spelling and grammar. But also tossing around the WTM suggestions for R&S and Spelling workout. I'll add a roots/vocab program regardless of which of these routes I take. She'll be taking a literature and composition class elsewhere. Any thoughts on CLE vs R&S and SW? Edited to add: also considering Grammar for the Well Trained Mind Edited February 26, 2018 by 3girls4me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I prefer Rod and Staff's English series. I think its textbook format is better for developing written English skills than a workbook format. Also, R&S's English series is pretty challenging and comprehensive (e.g., it covers composition as well as grammar); you can't go wrong with it (although truth be told, it can be...dry). Also, I prefer R&S's Spelling by Sound and Structure over Spelling Workout. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I have no experience with the others but I felt like CLE8’s LA was only good for masochists. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3girls4me Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 I have no experience with the others but I felt like CLE8’s LA was only good for masochists. This made me laugh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3girls4me Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) Double post Edited February 27, 2018 by 3girls4me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3girls4me Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 I prefer Rod and Staff's English series. I think its textbook format is better for developing written English skills than a workbook format. Also, R&S's English series is pretty challenging and comprehensive (e.g., it covers composition as well as grammar); you can't go wrong with it (although truth be told, it can be...dry). Also, I prefer R&S's Spelling by Sound and Structure over Spelling Workout. Thanks Ellie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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