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.
