Whole-brain, multi-sensory, real-time, teacher-directed and teacher-modeled training in language logic through the analysis of sentence construction (syntax). Appropriate for ages 10 to adult.

The Golden Grammar Classroom Online program is the fruit of over 20 years of Grammar instruction at Samuelson Academy in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles, CA. Most educated people agree that phonics is the indispensable foundation for reading. But, in the present day, so many seem to have forgotten that Grammar study provides the indispensable foundation for logical thought, precision of expression, and, therefore, clear communication. Thousands of students—literally–have studied and benefited from this Golden Grammar curriculum developed by Mr. Samuelson, just as, for thousands of years, in cultures world-wide, students have ascended to great learning based on fundamental Grammar instruction.

DISCLAIMER:
Grammar study does not deliver quick, easy answers or results!

Disciplined Grammar study develops logic, recognition of pattern in language, patience, and respect for process.

The Golden Grammar Classroom engages students directly through reading, speaking, analyzing, copying, labeling, and drawing two-dimensional diagrams of sentence logic (syntax).

In this layered method multiple senses are engaged to achieve dual hemisphere, whole-brain learning: the deepest, longest-lasting learning that we retain throughout our lives.

  tactile senses: copying, labeling, drawing diagrams with a ruler

  aural sense: listening

  vocal sense: repeating analysis and then initiating spoken analysis

  visual sense: reading and analyzing sentence logic in linear form

  visual/spatial sense: drawing two-dimensional representations of sentence logic

Foundation A

  • 7 Lessons: S-HV-V-DO-adj.-adv. and compounds of each, including compound complete predicates
  • 1 Assessment Test
  • 1 Enrichment Lesson

Foundation B

  • 9 Lessons: Prepositional Phrases-LV-PN-PA-Appos.-I.O.- Compound Sentences 
  • 1 Assessment Test in 3 separate videos
      

Each Video Lesson Lasts Approximately 1 Hour

  • Main Lesson presentation is completed together, teacher guided and modeled at each step in real time
  • Extra practice assignment is “homework” to be completed before watching the teacher-modeled correction of each diagram
  • When prepared, students simply begin watching the Lesson and following and imitating the teacher. The program and the student work together to produce real learning with concrete, verifiable results.

The mastery of this Grammar curriculum is assured when students engage completely with each Lesson by

  • having all materials ready
    • computer or computer notebook
    • worksheet print-outs from website
    • wide-rule notebook paper
    • pencils and correcting pencil (red or blue)
    • 6-inch ruler
    • earphones (recommended)
  • setting up work in an undisturbed location, on a desk or table
  • speaking out loud as prompted by the teacher in the Lesson
  • following directions for labeling, copying, and diagramming sentences
  • completing all Lessons and Extra Practice assignments completely, and in sequence
  • striving to make all work as correct, neat and spacious as that of the work on the screen