I’m at this point now with dd14. Get Smart wins for grammar proper in my book. Mechanics, usage, and punctuation are not covered, though. I used Jr. Analytical Grammar Mechanics last year and could use season 3 of AG since I own it, but I would prefer something more like Get Smart. Jr. AG Mech and AG season 3 both have you correcting errors which isn’t very CM, but has worked for us. I am simply not good at pointing it out in literature or dictation exercises.
Here’s good link to explain differences in grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. http://katherinewikoff.com/2012/10/18/whats-the-difference-between-grammar-punctuation-and-mechanics/
My short list of options for dd14 for 9th grade:
- Easy Grammar Ultimate Series Grade 9 or 10 – spread out over 2 years
- Editor in Chief – high school book
- Analytical Grammar season 3
- analytical Grammar high school reinforcement American Authors
None of these are exactly what I want, but may be fine when combined with whatever we do for literature/writing and editing.