Applications of Grammar, Books 1 through 6

Name: Applications of Grammar, Books 1 through 6
Brand: Christian Liberty Press

by Christian Liberty Press

ElaGrades 7–12

About This Curriculum

A six-book grammar series that provides thorough, traditional grammar instruction covering parts of speech, sentence structure, diagramming, and composition skills for junior and senior high students.

What makes it unique: Comprehensive traditional grammar approach that builds from basic concepts to advanced composition skills through student-directed workbook format

Applications of Grammar: Traditional Grammar Series with Comprehensive Coverage

A six-book traditional grammar series from Christian Liberty Press covering grades 7-12, emphasizing thorough grammar instruction, sentence diagramming, and progressive composition skills. The curriculum provides comprehensive explanations and examples designed for independent student use.

Best for

Self-motivated students in grades 7-12 who need thorough, traditional grammar instruction and can work independently with minimal teacher guidance

Evaluation Criteria

1 strength · 2 concerns · 4 neutral · 2 insufficient evidence

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum provides explicit instruction with clear explanations and examples suitable for independent learning.

Complete explanations of concepts with examples allow students to work independently; grammar rules are numbered for reference

Teacher TrainingConcern

Teacher support is minimal, with answer keys provided but limited instructional guidance.

Teacher editions include answers and occasional notes, designed for student independence with minimal parent/teacher involvement needed

Whole Books Vs ExcerptsConcern

The curriculum does not focus on reading whole books but rather on grammar exercises and short composition assignments.

Writing assignments are limited to 150-400 word paragraphs and essays, with minimal literature study mentioned

Knowledge RichNeutral

The curriculum focuses primarily on grammar mechanics rather than building systematic domain knowledge across subjects.

Content centers on parts of speech, sentence structure, and writing mechanics with some research assignments but no systematic knowledge building

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

The curriculum includes practice exercises following each lesson but lacks systematic retrieval practice.

Each lesson is followed by a variety of exercises, but no mention of spaced review or systematic retrieval activities

Vocabulary BuildingNeutral

The curriculum includes vocabulary instruction through word lists and morphological analysis but with limited depth.

Book 2 covers suffixes, prefixes, and troublesome words; Books 5-6 present vocabulary as lists for independent study with minimal activities

Writing InstructionNeutral

Writing instruction is present but limited, focusing more on mechanics than comprehensive composition skills.

Books 3-4 cover research papers and opinion writing, but overall writing assignments are brief (150-400 words) and instruction is described as 'minimal'

Text ComplexityInsufficient Evidence

Text complexity is not a primary focus as this is a grammar-centered rather than literature-based curriculum.

The curriculum focuses on grammar instruction and brief writing assignments rather than complex text analysis

Systematic PhonicsInsufficient Evidence

As a grades 7-12 grammar curriculum, phonics instruction is not applicable to this age range.

The curriculum is designed for junior and senior high students who are beyond the phonics instruction stage

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