Growing with Grammar

The curriculum provides systematic, explicit grammar instruction through structured lessons.

Student Manuals contain instructional information with definitions and examples, lessons are numbered and sequential, and review exercises reference specific lesson numbers for easy reference

This is not a knowledge-rich curriculum as it focuses narrowly on grammar mechanics.

The curriculum concentrates on grammar topics like parts of speech, sentence diagramming, and punctuation with minimal composition instruction and no mention of building domain knowledge across subjects

No phonics instruction is evident in this grammar-focused program.

The review mentions that first graders may not read well enough to work independently, suggesting phonics is not part of this curriculum's scope

Limited vocabulary instruction appears to be included only at the earliest levels.

Grade 1 includes synonyms and homonyms, but the review indicates the focus shifts primarily to grammar mechanics in higher grades

Basic composition skills are included but limited in scope.

Grade 3 covers paragraphs and letters, Grade 4 adds narrative paragraphs and business letters, Grade 5 includes outlining, but the review notes 'instruction deals more with mechanics' and recommends 'another resource for more comprehensive composition skill development'

The curriculum does not appear to include whole book reading instruction.

The review focuses entirely on grammar instruction with brief mentions of composition skills like letters and paragraphs, with no reference to literature or whole text reading

Text complexity appears appropriate for grammar instruction but reading comprehension development is not addressed.

Large font and plenty of writing space suggest age-appropriate formatting, but the curriculum focuses on grammar exercises rather than complex text engagement

The curriculum is designed for independent use with minimal teacher training requirements.

Written by a homeschooling mom to be 'very practical for busy homeschooling parents' with students expected to work independently by Grade 3 level

The curriculum includes review questions and comprehensive reviews for reinforcement.

Review questions are included within exercises and there are comprehensive reviews at the end of major sections, plus review exercises reference previous lesson numbers