As the title alludes, the Step-by-Step Grammar
program teaches the parts of speech and other grammar concepts in a systematic
approach, building skills upon each lesson. Parents can use this as a refresher
for themselves on grammar concepts along with their students. Workbooks are
fairly student independent; parent supervision is key. Repeated mistakes do not
teach good grammar.
Volume 1 introduces the basic parts of speech one
at a time. Making sure students are not working on sentences with concepts
they have not learned. Practice exercises follow each concept’s introduction.
Do as many of the exercises as necessary to promote grammar proficiency. There
is a mixture of diagramming and labeling providing students with good practice
in both skills. A great study help for the tests is the set of sixty-three Flash
Cards that contain study prompts on one side and answers with concept
locations in the book on the flip side.
Volume 2 builds on skills
previously learned. With the inclusion of Dictionary skills, punctuation
rules, sentence structures and other concepts. Periodic reviews, quizzes, and
tests help assess students’ progress. Utilize these quizzes for a new student
to see where their skills are and where to place them in the workbook. Each
student volume has a corresponding Answer Key to self-check or parent
grade the students work.
