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Description
If you are familiar with the program Voyages in English, this is the grammar practice component that matches up with your lessons. I want you, however, to consider this as a grammar/usage/mechanics option on its own. There are many options for grammar you could choose, so what is different about this one? Shall I list the appealing attributes of this grammar program for you? I love a good list! Exercises in English offers each of the following features:
- User-friendly explanations
- Page-a-day lessons
- Practice with high-interest themes
- Logical organization
- Age-appropriate topics
- Enough color to look appealing, but not distracting
- Simple teacher guide with answer key
- Optional tests after each unit
- Independent for an older student
- Levels can accommodate abilities since they are not identified by a grade number
- Would nicely complement any composition program
Components include a Student Workbook, Teacher Edition, and an Assessment Book with answers. The student workbook includes sections like sentences, nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and diagramming. Don’t be scared of the diagramming! It is presented in a very friendly way. It also covers punctuation, capitalization, conjunctions, and interjections. Especially appealing are the various topics each lesson uses as a theme. You might be reading about a real person, ballet dancers in Boston, the blizzard of 1979, a summer camp, or even crocodiles! The teacher edition shows the full student page with all answers filled in. A student could easily check their own work! Possible schedule options show 3-, 4- or 5-days per week. Typically, you are looking at 20 minutes a day. The assessment book includes answers in the back. Questions are multiple choice. This item has reproducible student pages only. If you have to complete standardized tests, this is good practice. I think this would appeal to a parent who wants some parallel with what is taught in schools, but with a very friendly parent/teacher presentation. ~Sara
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
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
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
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.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.