There
are several components to the Abeka Grammar & Composition with Vocabulary
and Spelling. If you have used Abeka before, you are familiar with the Grammar
and Composition being together in one book and Vocabulary, Spelling, Poetry
being in another. The Revised edition has moved the Composition instruction to
what is now called Composition with Vocabulary and Spelling book. Grammar
IV helps the student reinforce grammar concepts that were previously
taught, build on those grammar concepts, and apply those concepts in writing. Composition
with Vocabulary and Spelling emphasizes developing the student’s
ability to apply knowledge of grammar to his own writing through the writing
process. Your student must learn to write in an organized manner and learn to
evaluate and edit so that he can communicate clearly. Improving Writing Style
sections found throughout the select units provide opportunities for your
student to apply both grammar and composition concepts. Each spelling list
contains twenty spelling words, including words pertaining to different
spelling rules, words with common prefixes and roots, words related to
different academic fields, and names of countries and territories. Each list
also contains twelve vocabulary words, including helpful words to know, words
with common prefixes and roots, and words related to different academic fields.
Exercises for each list provide opportunities to master spelling words,
vocabulary words with definitions, and prefixes and roots with definitions. Use
the English 10 Curriculum Lesson Plans to see the scope and sequence for
the 170 daily lessons for Grammar IV, Composition with Vocabulary and Spelling,
and World Literature. For testing, use the consumable student quiz and test
booklet, and the teacher quiz and test key. Use the Supplementary
Exercises (with perforated pages) for students needing more grammar,
usage, and mechanics practice.