Spelling Plus or Delightful Dictation?

[Amy Jo]

I need a SWR break. Maybe it's the weather, or the fact that my baby is walking, but I need a break. I'm looking for something requiring less time. I was thinking of trying Spelling Plus Dictation or Delightful Dictation. This is mainly for my oldest, I'd like him to start writing more, and not just lists. I want to apply what he is learning. I thought maybe some short dictation would be beneficial. Spelling is helpful to him, so I don't really want to drop it. I'd just like to spend under 20 minutes a day on it (and not write 20 words in one day).

 

I'm looking for something inexpensive and I'd really love an ebook format. I really like the samples for Delightful Dictation, I'm just wondering if it's enough? Does it teach rules at all - or could I just use SWR's rules?

 

He is currently doing Elizabeth's phonics lessons, so he is hearing some rules there too.

 

Thanks!

Amy

[Another Lynn]

How about Dictation Day by Day? I'm not sure if all the levels are available on google books or not.... but you can try this: http://books.google.com/books?id=OdMAAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false

[susankenny]

We use Spelling Plus & the accompanying Dictation book. I love it. In my opinion, you really do need the dictation book, or the program seems incomplete (honestly, we hardly ever open the spelling plus book & use the dictation book mainly). I'm not familiar with the other program you've mentioned, so I can't help there. Another option is Simply Spelling. That is available in an ebook (while I don't believe Spelling Plus is):

 

http://shoelacebooks.ecrater.com/p/1490908/pdf-e-book-simply-spelling-grades-3-12

 

Susan

[Amy Jo]

Thanks for both those suggestions - I'm checking out Day by Day. I'm also thinking of using the sentences from KISS grammar - they are nice and short.

 

Amy