Language Arts · 1–3 · sweet spot 2
IEW Fix It! Grammar Book 1: The Nose Tree
Published by Institute for Excellence in Writing
How it teaches
Fix It! Grammar uses daily mentor sentences from a charming story to teach grammar inductively. Students mark, copy, and correct sentences, building mechanics awareness through pattern recognition and repetition rather than rules memorization.
Who it's for
Early elementary students (grades 1–3) who benefit from concrete, story-based learning and daily sentence work. Families preferring a low-prep, engaging alternative to traditional grammar workbooks.
Who it's not for
Students needing explicit grammar rule instruction upfront, or families seeking a fully independent, self-paced program. Not suited for struggling readers without significant parent scaffolding.
Key features
- Daily grammar instruction through mentor sentence editing
- Story-based approach using 'The Nose Tree' narrative
- Combines grammar mechanics with copywork and dictation
- Minimal but engaging parent instruction required
- Targets foundational grammar skills (capitalization, punctuation, parts of speech)
At a glance
Format
workbook, teacher manual
Delivery
parent led
Approach
spiral
Cadence
5× per week · 15 min/session
Screen time
none
Materials
consumable
Parent prep
Parent involvement
Estimated cost
Approximate MSRP. Confirm current pricing on the publisher's page before purchasing.
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