Lux Et Veritas Academy Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Any thoughts on Spelling Wisdom? Do you love it,hate it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hose Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 We've just used it as copywork. As far as selections go, there is a nice variety... some poetry, some classic literature, etc. My youngest needs a separate spelling program for the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaOz Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I have 3 dc using Spelling Wisdom (with the 4th asking to start ;) )and we really like it. It doesn't cover spelling rules but if you have a general 'spelling rules' book handy you can always look up the relevant rules and discuss them as the student prepares words for the dictation. I have found good improvement in their spelling using this dictation method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 We have mostly used SWR in the past. However, we needed a break from the unrelenting "same-ness" of SWR. I bought Spelling Wisdom because I appreciate the goodness and beauty of the literary selections used in it. My plan is to apply the rules we have already been exposed to (if not yet mastered). I believe the approach to SW is as solid as that which is used in any dictation setting...modeling ...and imitating that model. best intentions, Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I have just started using it with my oldest, age almost 14, who is basically a good speller. I wanted to do dictation with her but could never find anything hard enough...she is so good at dictation. But recently I noticed during our national testing she didn't know how to spell a few words she should have, and it really is only lack of exposure. She would be happy doing a workbook but it would be another thing to add to our days so I am trying Spelling Wisdom. I have bought the 4th book for her, which is supposedly above her level,(for 9th -11th grade) but it is perfect and finally I have some great dictations which actually challenge her, although I have had to start half way through the book to find the level of difficulty which stretches her. The literature selections are really wonderful and they are carefully chosen to contain appropriate spelling words for each level. I think it is fairly self evident what it is....a dictation program to cover spelling, as Charlotte Mason proposed....but its no more than that, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 We're enjoying it. The studied dictation method really seems to work for my dds, and I appreciate having such wonderful selections at the ready. Have you also looked at Simply Spelling? I know there are several ladies here who prefer it, but I personally didn't need the extra marking activities and such. HTH :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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