Here are some of the strengths and weaknesses of Shurley English Grammar. These findings are based on feedback from teachers and parents who have used this school and home school curriculum.

Strengths:
Very thorough – teachers can feel confident all the bases are covered
Academically rigorous enough to give students mastery of grammar rules and sentence structure.
Provides lots of sentence diagramming practice. Students will learn to master this important skill.
Child-friendly approach is ideal for kids who hate grammar. It might even make it their favorite subject.
Singing jingles make it fun for the whole family. They also make it easier for students to remember grammar rules. This helps them gain confidence with their writing skills.
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Here are some of the strengths and weaknesses of Shurley English Grammar. These findings are based on feedback from teachers and parents who have used this school and home school curriculum.

Strengths -

1. Very thorough – teachers can feel confident all the bases are covered

2. Academically rigorous enough to give students mastery of grammar rules and sentence structure.

3. Provides lots of sentence diagramming practice. Students will learn to master this important skill.

4. Child-friendly approach is ideal for kids who hate grammar. It might even make it their favorite subject.

5. Singing jingles make it fun for the whole family. They also make it easier for students to remember grammar rules. This helps them gain confidence … Read the rest of this post…

Shurley Grammar is a program designed by a school teacher to ensure that elementary and middle school students receive a strong foundation in grammar that will serve them well in high school.  It incorporates a detailed study of the mechanics of grammar as well as an organized progression of writing skills from an early age.

Shurley Grammar is famous for its “jingles” – grammar rules that have been set to the rhyme or rhythm of familiar sports cheers or other chants.  Kids get to spend some time on their feet dancing and moving in rhythm as they sing and chant the jingles each day.  It gives a nice break from routine and uses auditory and kinesthetic memory to help all … Read the rest of this post…