Grammar instruction for 10 year old

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  • July 29, 2012 at 7:47 pm
    Dawn
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    My 10 year old has had very little formal grammar instruction and no composition. We went through Queens language for little ones last year. I am trying to decide what to do this year. I am thinking about English for the thoughtful child, but am unsure if I should do 1 or 2? Do they build on each other?

    I was thinking for composition I would focus on requiring written narrations once or twice a week. Thoughts?

    July 29, 2012 at 8:37 pm
    Rachel White
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    My opinion is EftTC Vol. 2, due to his age. It’s not really a “grammar” book but a LA book-similar to ILL (Intermediate Language Lessons). Also, once a week, look into using GrammarLand with the free worksheets or Simply Grammar as gentle intros into grammar or Jr. Analytical Grammar (JAG) if you want some diagramming and a more workbooky approach (though I haven’t used this one, only GL and will be using SG this next year for my 11/12 yr olds prior to OMT in 7th). I used Grammarland when mine were 10 and 11.

    It’s a good time to start written narrations, probably 1x a week. THis is also a good time to start Dictation. If you’re strong in grammar, you could use the Dictation and/or copywork to practice identifying parts-of-speech. That’s what I do (when I remember).

    There’s another thread going right now having to do with grammar, writing, and vocab. that may be helpful to you to read along.

    HTGH

    July 31, 2012 at 1:52 am
    Dawn
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    Thank you! I will check it out.

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