NCJessieRN Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 We are not there yet, but I was wondering when they complete Level 6 does that mean they are done with spelling forever or do you have to switch to a different program? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Can't be, because she's writing a level 7. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCJessieRN Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 So, after Level 7 that's it. They will be finished with spelling (needing an actual program)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 So, after Level 7 that's it. They will be finished with spelling (needing an actual program)? That is the idea. I am sure there will be kids who need continued review of the phonograms, rule sand words they struggle with, but they will have all the instruction they need for spelling. The trick is getting them to consistently apply it. :D I am going to move my oldest over to Dynamic Literacy. It is more of a vocab program but it is one that focuses on the parts of words (root, prefix, suffix) like AAS but taking it one step farther and to focus on their meanings as separate units and as wholes. To me it was the next logical step. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCJessieRN Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 I am going to move my oldest over to Dynamic Literacy. It is more of a vocab program but it is one that focuses on the parts of words (root, prefix, suffix) like AAS but taking it one step farther and to focus on their meanings as separate units and as wholes. To me it was the next logical step. Heather Thanks for sharing this. Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 They get to an age, around 5th/6th grade, where, assuming the basics have been taught or remediated, you stop worrying about their spelling, even if it isn't perfect, and just start using it in context more. So today when I was helping my dd outline her science, she was working on spelling. We just don't call it that. It's a natural transition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Some people focus on Greek and Latin roots and vocabulary at that point, so that's another idea for you. Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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