Are AG and Jump in sufficient for English?

[Chris in CA]

I am wondering if there will be any "holes" because we are not using a formal English program. I was thinking about using BJU for one year to fill in any gaps, like sentence types etc., but is there an easier way?
This is for the 6-8 grade level
thanks
Chris

[Pegasus]

To me, a full English program would include spelling, vocabulary, grammar, literature, and writing. So, with AG and Jump In, you have grammar and writing covered. I think that is fine for any particular year. I don't do all things every year, but rotate around and make sure everything is covered over time.

(I'm guessing that AG is a grammar only program. Please forgive me if I'm mistaken!)

Pegasus

[Chris in CA]

Sorry, I guess I assumed that it would be understood that I only mean to address grammar and writing when I say English. Lit, vocab, and spelling have been taken care of by other means
thanks

[Free Indeed]

I hope so because that is what I plan on doing! :D After that we will build on what we have learned and use it, but at this point I do not see us doing another program!

[Chris in CA]

Thanks for the affirmation : )

[LanaTron]

My ds will begin AG this summer, and I am pretty sure on using Jump In for him for writing when he starts 7th grade this fall.

I don't think you will be missing anything by not using an all-in-one English program.

Have fun!