Question about FLL 3.

[3lilreds in NC]

Hi! I haven't been here in a while - I have to stay away from the curriculum board because I am a curriculum junkie and sorely tempted by all the wonderful things mentioned over here.

 

I'm using FLL 3 with Emma this year, and it's going well, I think. I'm not exactly sure how much she's retaining, and I must confess, when we got to predicate nominatives, I was surprised that they were covered. Not because the concept is difficult, mind you, but because the words are so BIG! :lol:

 

My question is this: do I expect mastery at this age? I'm thinking not. Grammar stage grammar is an intro, right, and not intended to make her a grammar queen by the end of 3rd grade?

 

Just checking. You all know I'm completely paranoid. :D

[Strawberry Queen]

I'm doing FLL3 with my dd and I hope it's good enough to just do the work in the book. When I got to the lesson on direct objects I was so glad it was scripted. Watch me read from the book. word. for. word.(btw-blessing to Jessie Wise for scripted lessons) My own grammar education was sorely lacking and I was ecstatic last year when I figured out all the parts of speech.:D Grammar is not emphasized in Canadian schools, so I have no pressure to keep up with ps. My dd has surpassed the grammar knowledge required to graduate high school by this time.:lol: So, given that I would say that it's fine if they just have an introduction.

[Sew happily ever after]

Yes an intro is fine. Think of all the years following this one in which they will learn about predicate nominatives. It will also be thoroughly reviewed in the lessons which follow and then throughout the book.

[3lilreds in NC]

Thanks ladies! I needed the reassurance. Anyone want to tell me how to get my sleep-resistant toddler to stop screaming about every single bedtime, whether nap or night?

 

Strawberry, don't feel badly - I LOVE grammar and am still reading the book word for word. I like being told exactly what to do. :D It's working pretty well for us.