Dawn E Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 If you have used this program, could you tell me more about how the workbooks are set up? I have the teacher's guide, and I'm just wondering if the workbooks are a good investment. The samples at cbd don't really tell me much about the format of the workbook lessons. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Julieofsardis Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Well the program is doable without the workbooks, but they make it much easier. If you use the manual only, you end up skipping around and trying to figure out which lessons to do for which age, etc. If you have the workbook, you can follow it and it tells you when to do dictation from the TM. It's much easier to let the workbooks guide you. That said, the workbooks are pretty plain, but get the job done. I just happen to have some samples that I re-typed for my dd. This is from book 3. You may spell the sound /j/ either ge or dge. Use dge at the end of a word or syllable directly after a single short vowel Use ge after a consonant or after two vowels or a long vowel -- like page. Fill in the blanks with either ge or dge. ra__ ba___ a___ ca___ dre___ we___ ver___ ple___ gou___ gor___ ju___ do____ spon___ mer____ knowle___ cartri___ frin___ hu___ bar___ lar____ nu___ tru___ ga___ porri____ he___ le___ gru___ ur___ chan___ ri___ arran___ partri___ hin___ sta___ smu___ ran____ lo___ fu____ stran___ for____ The formatting didn't really work right. You'll have to imagine each of the words separated a little. The formatting in the workbook is only slightly better than my example. I really liked HTTS. It is a thrifty version of AAS in my opinion. You just have to spend some time making out flashcards for the rules and such. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachnmama Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 After spending hours looking at the All About Spelling Program I decided it wasn't going to be a fit for us. My dd just needs to go back and review all the rules - these workbooks look like it will do the trick. I would recommend these as a cheaper alternative to AAS especially if you are not in need of the tactile approach that makes up much of the AAS program. HTH :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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