melmac Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 We just started using this and I have a question. When I was in high school (the only time I've ever diagrammed sentences, I enjoyed it, but it was about 15 years ago) we had to label the parts of speech as we diagrammed the sentences. I don't see that we're supposed to do that in this book. Was I taught the wrong way, or is it a difference in programs? Anyone know? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in GA Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 you labelled the parts of speech before diagramming, or that you labelled the parts of speech on the diagram? It's a very good idea to parse the sentence before diagramming it. However, some children think differently, and can diagram better than they can parse. If that is the case with your child, I would diagram first, and then use the diagram to reinforce what the parts of speech are. Does that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschool_mom Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 When I did diagramming, we never had to label the parts of speech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 The parts of speech indicate what the words are, so to speak. It is their identity. A diagram, however reveals their function in relationship to the other words in the sentence. I'm actually not very far along in learning my grammar, but I suspect their might be times when parsing before diagramming may be confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmac Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 I meant that I had to label the parts of speech on the diagram. Thanks! you labelled the parts of speech before diagramming, or that you labelled the parts of speech on the diagram? It's a very good idea to parse the sentence before diagramming it. However, some children think differently, and can diagram better than they can parse. If that is the case with your child, I would diagram first, and then use the diagram to reinforce what the parts of speech are. Does that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmac Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks! When I did diagramming, we never had to label the parts of speech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmac Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks! The parts of speech indicate what the words are, so to speak. It is their identity. A diagram, however reveals their function in relationship to the other words in the sentence. I'm actually not very far along in learning my grammar, but I suspect their might be times when parsing before diagramming may be confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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