My older daughter, age 13 is using a rather comprehensive program called High Way to English Grammar that I absolutely love! When I first purchased it, I wasn't sure if this program was going to provide a full language workup and wondered if I was going to need a supplement. After looking through the teacher's notebook and student text I discovered that this program will do all that is required for the next 2 years if worked by the schedule recommended. It uses diagramming to break down what a sentence is really saying. In doing this, the child learns all aspects of language, what the role of each word is in a sentence (adverb, preposition, conjunction, adjective, etc.).

Yesterday, I overheard a conversation between my oldest daughter and her friend who came over to spend the night. It went something like this:

d=daughter

f=friend

d: I can't believe you said that, that is an oxymoron if I ever heard one.

f: what is that?

d: You don't know what an oxymoron is?

f: No, what do you mean?

My daughter went on to explain it to her in typical teenage fashion.

For my oldest, this program has helped her to unlock her creative potential. She's started writing a book. At this point it is about 13 pages, front and back, on notebook paper. She writes poetry as well. She has her teenage moments of course, but overall I would have to say that she speaks very well and can articulate her thoughts both verbally and written.

She also wrote a wonderful report on J.J. Audobon for a class assignment that was wonderful! Perhaps I'll post it and share.

Blessings,

Homeschool mom