litabitm Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I just read an article on the IEW site about the program www.analyticalgrammar.com. It looks like a great program and seems to make a lot of sense. I was looking at using Easy Grammar, but now I'm rethinking my decision. Has anyone used this? Did you like it? Did your kids retain their grammar? TIA, Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am using analytical grammar for a while. After your student has completed this they will know everything they need. The author recommends section 1 taught in 6th, section 2 7th and section 3 8th. Depending on pace each section should take no more than 1/2 of a year and the second half is to be focused on writing. It covers everything there is to know about diagramming, parts of speach, and punctuation. This can be done in a year of so with no breaks. After completion there are review sheets. Excellent program! Son is in 8th grade and is doing well with it. If you get stuck the author is always willing to answer question. This doesn't cover usage. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 seeing some really positive results. We wanted something that was ONLY grammar after R&S, and I have been very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 doing Easy Grammar. She was doing the AG but it was really tedious for her. The EG is definitely working better for her, though I know it is not as rigorous. Of course I have the AG if I need to have her do it more during HS, but I think the EG will give her some confidence. She is in 9th grade. Her 7th grade brother is doing the regular AG with NO trouble, and her 10th/11th grade sister is doing it also. All in all I like that the AG is working, but the EG is okay too and has its place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria/ME Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Awhile back I had a few questions on Grammar and I got a great review of JAG. I don't know if that would help but here is the link: Grammar Questions Maybe that will help a bit.... P.S. Their site is really helpful, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekarl2 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 The whole third season of AG covers usage and punctuation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mygracious Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 My 12 yo dd and I really like A.G. It is motivating to her that she can work hard to get through a section of AG and be done (except for every other week review). I like it because she's diagramming and parsing sentences better than I can! In addition, once a secton of AG is completed, I can turn my attention to other things in L.Arts, like writing or Latin. (We are doing AG over 3 years...6,7,8th, as is recommended, we do one section a year) Blessings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 This program is discussed more often, I think, on the K-8 Curriculum board. Trying searching that forum for the word "analytical". Hope that helps!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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