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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Everything you need is included.
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Publisher's Description of Easy Grammar Grade 1 Set
This book is a teaching text with the Daily Grams format. The lessons in Easy Grammar: Grade 1 will provide students in first grade (ages 6-7) with the basic concepts of capitalization, punctuation, word formation, sentence formation, and sentence combining. The concepts that students learn in Grade 1 will provide a foundation for future learning with the Easy Grammar series.
5 - 10-minute, daily lessons
Designed for mastery learning
Strategies/Ideas for memorable learning
Teacher-led oral instruction that reinforces correct usage
The Easy Grammar series is a popular, mastery-based
grammar program that uses a unique and effective approach: students first learn
to identify and cross out prepositional phrases to reveal the core structure of
a sentence. This simple method helps students understand grammar more clearly
and improves their overall writing.
The program offers consistent lesson formats across grade
levels with detailed grammar coverage, making it easy to teach and learn.
Key Curriculum Features:
Preposition-first
approach to sentence analysis
Strong
focus on mastery through targeted practice
Clear
instruction in capitalization, punctuation, parts of speech, sentence
structure, and writing skills
Spiral
review of concepts with increasing depth by grade level
Bite-size
lessons that are easy to understand and implement
Gentle
introduction for younger students and more comprehensive coverage for
older grades
Program Components:
Teacher
Editions: Includes bite-size lessons, reproducible student pages, and
full answer keys
Student
Workbooks: Consumable practice pages
Test
Books: Pre/post-tests and sectional assessments
Grade Level Overview:
Grades
1–2: Gentle daily pages and exercises focusing on basics of grammar, such
as capitalization, punctuation, parts of speech, and sentence writing
Grades
3–4: Introduces 28–40 prepositions with paragraph writing and covers
items in a series and appositives
Grades
5–6: Units cover appositives, semicolon use, and compound sentences.
Grade 6 covers subordinate clauses and introductory participial phrases.
Easy
Grammar Plus: Adds the use of independent and dependent clauses
Easy Grammar stands out for its straightforward,
effective methodology that helps students truly understand how sentences work.
It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a practical grammar program that produces lasting results.