OnTheBrink Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Will I need a spelling or vocabulary program, too? I was thinking of using Vocabulary Bridges, but is that over-kill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun.classical Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Will I need a spelling or vocabulary program, too? I was thinking of using Vocabulary Bridges, but is that over-kill? CW Homer is a lot of work, so I would try to streamline as much as possible. There is a vocabulary element of CW; spelling is included as well, sort of. If your child struggles with spelling you may want a separate spelling program, but I'd skip the separate vocabulary program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Yes, CW can incorporate writing, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary, just like the LCC approach where Latin can incorporate grammar, spelling, and vocubulary. Even though, I still do CW and Latin along with a separate program for grammar and spelling. The spelling program that I use focuses on vocabulary in 7th & 8th grade, and I'll use a separate vocabulary program as we move into the high school years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwenA Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 DD12 and DS10 are doing CW along with SWO. CW is the main focus and SWO is only used when there is the time or if there is a need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I just wanted to clarify that I do not do the spelling or vocabulary work in the CW series. I do keep the copywork and grammar notebook as outlined in the Homer core book though. Grammar is a big theme around here. We cover it in the R&S grammar book, CW, Latin, and Greek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie in VA Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Depends on which books you are getting. CW Aesop: Includes one day of spelling work and one day of copywork (dictation later in Aesop B). I supplement with a separate spelling program since my kids aren't natural spellers and really need it. I didn't use a separate vocab prgm because we just don't do vocab till around 7th. CW Homer: Does not include any spelling analysis. It does include a day of vocabulary analysis. Dictation is still one day/wk. I am still early in Homer A, but my dd still uses a separate spelling program because.. well she needs it. We also have a separate vocab program and a separate Latin program (but life has gotten in the way of these two). CW for older beginners (or whatever they call it): This is for older students (I think 8th grade+ just starting CW)- I haven't seen this one but I would guess that it covers some spelling analysis and vocab analysis. I don't know much about the upper levels except to say that at some point they will include some review of logic. hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Thank you for your responses. We will be using Aesop, so I'll get a spelling program, too. My dd spells pretty well and once she learns the spelling of something, she remembers it, but it can't hurt to have some back-up. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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