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Post by Laura R FL on Aug 13, 2003 14:15:39 GMT -5
 It seems that grammar is my current obsession! I have decided against using a full program such as ABEKA or R&S. I have a LA program, but it is designed for special needs kiddos and is too light on grammar and writing. Ideally, I would like a program that is just grammar, multi-level, and non-consumable. (Gee, I'm not asking for much!) I like Harvey's because I love old books, but I don't think that is a credible reason for using it with my girls. I picked up a copy of Patterson's Grammar Works at the library and it looks pretty interesting. It is designed for grades K-8 and even covers library and dictionary usage, but there is no diagramming. I already own a 2 year diagramming course aimed for grades 7-12 called The Highway to English Grammar. I was thinking of possibly combining the two. Is anyone familiar with these books? Thanks! Laura
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Post by Lene on Aug 14, 2003 8:02:05 GMT -5
Laura,
Our recommended list of grammar concepts to cover up to 6th grade is the list of grammar concepts covered in Harvey's. My recommendation is that you look through the Harvey index, see what's there and compare with what you find in Grammar Works. From my limited experience with Grammar Works, it's a good start but it will fall short in the concepts it teaches. That's no reason not to start in it and move on to an older text.
I can't speak for the other diagramming text. I don't know it.
Lene
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Post by Laura R FL on Aug 15, 2003 15:41:01 GMT -5
Hmm... I don't know what happened to my post. I was trying to ask about your list of grammar concepts. Is it on your website? I think I'm going to order Harvey's and use my Warriner's as a modern reference for me. I'll cross the diagramming road when I get there!
Thanks again,
Laura
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Post by Tracy Gustilo on Aug 15, 2003 18:42:41 GMT -5
Hi Laura,
There is no official list of grammar concepts to know -- yet. We will probably be adding a list of grammar concepts to cover concurrently with Homer in that volume. (This will allow teachers to make their own choice of grammar curriculum, while allowing us to count on students knowing or learning certain things.)
Harvey's has an aggressive schedule of presenting grammar concepts. It is always good to have as a reference even if you use another course because you can look up something that isn't covered (or isn't covered yet) in another text. As usual, it will be up to you to decide how fast to go, what to cover and skip, where to enrich, etc.
Tracy
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It seems that grammar is my current obsession! I have decided against using a full program such as ABEKA or R&S. I have a LA program, but it is designed for special needs kiddos and is too light on grammar and writing. Ideally, I would like a program that is just grammar, multi-level, and non-consumable. (Gee, I'm not asking for much!) I like Harvey's because I love old books, but I don't think that is a credible reason for using it with my girls. I picked up a copy of Patterson's Grammar Works at the library and it looks pretty interesting. It is designed for grades K-8 and even covers library and dictionary usage, but there is no diagramming. I already own a 2 year diagramming course aimed for grades 7-12 called The Highway to English Grammar. I was thinking of possibly combining the two. Is anyone familiar with these books?