BiblioTech Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) Hello all, I am trying to place a couple of students into writing and grammar programs. 1) My 10yo dd is in Year 4 of Ambleside Online. She has not had much grammar other than copywork, narration from the AO readings. She is a beautiful writer. It comes very naturally to her. I'd like to start her in SWB's writing program, as well as either FLL 3 or 4 OR Junior Analytical Grammar. Could I start a 10 yo w/o much formal grammar experience in FLL 4? We tried FLL 1/2 when she was 6 or 7 and she did not like it. She's not much for the scripted lesson type of thing. Would Jr. Analytical Grammar be a better choice? Is 10 yo the right time to begin this program? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. 2) My 7yo dd is in Year 2 of Ambleside Online. She is not too keen on narrating etc. at this point. I also have 2 4yo sons, and I have not been great about keeping up with the 7yo's schooling, but she reads very well, etc. so I'm not horribly concerned about it at this point. Can she go right into the Year 2 workbook of SWB's writing program, or should I start her in the Year 1 workbook. She does fine on her copywork, etc. I'm looking to start SWB's writing program so I don't feel so overwhelmed every day with trying to make up copywork/dictation on my own. The samples look great. Just not sure exactly which levels to order for everyone. Thanks for any help! Jeanie Edited January 8, 2009 by BiblioTech Trying to receive some responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Colleen in NS Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hello all, I am trying to place a couple of students into writing and grammar programs. 1) My 10yo dd is in Year 4 of Ambleside Online. She has not had much grammar other than copywork, narration from the AO readings. She is a beautiful writer. It comes very naturally to her. I'd like to start her in SWB's writing program, as well as either FLL 3 or 4 OR Junior Analytical Grammar. Could I start a 10 yo w/o much formal grammar experience in FLL 4? We tried FLL 1/2 when she was 6 or 7 and she did not like it. She's not much for the scripted lesson type of thing. Would Jr. Analytical Grammar be a better choice? Is 10 yo the right time to begin this program? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. 2) My 7yo dd is in Year 2 of Ambleside Online. She is not too keen on narrating etc. at this point. I also have 2 4yo sons, and I have not been great about keeping up with the 7yo's schooling, but she reads very well, etc. so I'm not horribly concerned about it at this point. Can she go right into the Year 2 workbook of SWB's writing program, or should I start her in the Year 1 workbook. She does fine on her copywork, etc. I'm looking to start SWB's writing program so I don't feel so overwhelmed every day with trying to make up copywork/dictation on my own. The samples look great. Just not sure exactly which levels to order for everyone. Thanks for any help! Jeanie bumping this up for you. Are you buying the main book for WWE? If so, you should be able to figure out in there which workbooks to buy for your kids. There are diagnostic tests in it. You could even work out of WWE (it tells you what to look for in passages for narration and copywork/dictation) and hold off on buying workbooks, until you get a good feel for which levels are best for each child. The only guess I would venture is that your 7yo might need level 1, if she hasn't been keen on narrating. About grammar for the 10yo - I've never seen JAG. Nor FLL 3 or 4, though we've used FLL 1/2 and it was great. If FLL 3 and 4 had been out a few years ago, we would have gone with it probably. Instead, we've used R&S which I find easy to use and thorough. It gradually adds in layers of understanding over the years. You can also do most or all of it orally, so it doesn't take much time. If you are reluctant to go with FLL 4 for her, I'd recommend R&S 4. I'd also recommend that you have her memorize the definitions and lists in the back of FLL 1/2. They are VERY useful for later grammar study. Are you asking about WWE workbook level for the 10yo, too? It's hard for me to tell (that's why I think it would be helpful for you to just buy WWE first), but I might say level 2, for the transitions in narration levels and the transition from copywork into dictation. I know these aren't exactly the answers you were looking for, but mostly I'm bumping this up so you can get some more perspectives! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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