carlyincali Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 We have been using CLP, Building Spelling Skills, and it's just not working for us. I think my girls are average spellers, but the CLP grade 6 had some pretty difficult words and it was really discouraging my 12yo. Should we start at Level 1 and just blow through them quickly until we reach the right level. I'm okay w/that since I don't think either of my girls have retained any spelling rules. (I'm sure my 12yo will have something to say about that though.) Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Renee in NC Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I've started my 11yo in Level 1, with the expectation that he will finish it quickly. I did this because I wanted him to learn some of those basic rules about c and g as well as ways to spell /k/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 We are using level 1 with our daughter so far she allready spells the words, but the method is new. So she is not really gaining a dictionary of new words, but does seem to be taking to AAS methods. So were are banking on the spelling tools she is learning to help down the road with more difficult words. Plsu she has a little brother, and he will be doing the program without the benifit of accumulated reading time. Both of them seem to like it, so were happy. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissa123 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 We started this year with level 1 and will finish level 3. I would definitely start at the beginning - not for the words, but for the rules. We also use the Phonograms CD - initially every other day or so, but now just when a new phonogram is introduced. We've tried other programs, workbooks, methods, etc. and my daughter would spell the word correctly for the test, but a few weeks later, revert to the incorrect spelling. With AAS, she remembers the spelling rules and can consistently apply them. It's definitely worked well for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyincali Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 How long do the lessons take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) I used AAS level 1 for my son this past year. He was almost 10 and we blew through it pretty quickly but it did help clear up a few gray areas for him. Because he wasn't new to phonics each step took us about 15-20 minutes to finish. I am currently using level 1 with my dd and still only spend 15 minutes daily. She may not finish a step in a day, but we work for 15 minutes and then the next day pick up where we stopped the day before. Another place for great AAS info is The Chatterbee, its a forum that is all about AAS. Considering the age of your kids I'd buy the level 1, level 2 and possibly level 3, since you'll go through the 1st pretty quickly and could even get a good way through the 2nd as well. Edited May 27, 2009 by nukeswife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 How long do the lessons take? We spend 15 minutes per day and get done what we get done. Right now we can get through a step or two in 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calandalsmom Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 With my 11 yo we did books 1 and 2 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irizarry4 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Do you find that AAS helps your dc with reading, since the emphasis is on phonics rules. My dc (7 and 9) have just been brought home from PS, where the approach is semi-phonics, semi-whole language. They are okay readers, but I notice they hesitate when they find new words, even ones easily sounded out by basic phonics rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Do you find that AAS helps your dc with reading, since the emphasis is on phonics rules. My dc (7 and 9) have just been brought home from PS, where the approach is semi-phonics, semi-whole language. They are okay readers, but I notice they hesitate when they find new words, even ones easily sounded out by basic phonics rules. Yes! Both of my kids have improved in their reading ability a lot this year. Last fall, at different times, they both made comments to me that reading was more fun, was easier, things made more sense etc..., after about 3 months of using AAS. The segmenting focus, learning all the sounds of the phonograms, and the syllable work have really given them skills for attacking bigger words. Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irizarry4 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Good. Because I have toyed with the idea of using ETC with them, even though they are not beginning readers. But, really, there just aren't enough hours in a day to teach them everything I wish I could..... big sigh! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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