heidip2p Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 The spelling programs we have used over the last few years have not really taught spelling rules. It has been more of memorizing lists and what not. If I wanted a way to really teach these rules to a 5th grader what would you suggest? I like the idea of AAS but not the price. I was thinking of trying HTS? Or is there a list of spelling rules that I can just work through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misslissa Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I'm considering buying this DVD. http://funwithphonograms.com/sample You can google a list of rules. There are typically 27 to 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeemama Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Since you have a bunch of young ones coming along, it may be worth it to invest in AAS. Your 5th grader would benefit from the rule cards and the level guides are non-consumable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleBears Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) My favorite is the logic of english curriculum. It teaches the nuts and bolts of the english language w/almost no teacher prep and has spiraling review. I am learning right along with my dc and have made some very long strides. The book, Uncovering the Logic of English by Denise Eide has all the rules and is excellent teacher training written in a very clear format. She helps you see the sense in it all. The Writing Road to Reading has a revised edition that is supposed to have teacher helps. It is the original if you're worried about cost. If you need just a resource, ABCs and all their tricks is like an encyclopedia of sounds and spelling rules, etc.. Edited January 28, 2012 by MyLittleBears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts4homeschooling Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 My 5th grader's complaint about AAS is that the words are all too easy for her. Yet she still does need reinforcement of the rules, just with harder words. I am still looking for such a program and look forward to other replies here. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 apples spelling is fairly cheap and pretty good. it's for older students that need phonics review. it has some christian content - so it isn't for everyone - but i like it. you can view samples at the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) is there a list of spelling rules that I can just work throughHere is the list of Spalding spelling rules. You can use it to work through any spelling list. Options: 1. Ayres word list 2. Logic of English spelling list 3. Spelling Plus list followed by Words Frequently Misspelled by High School Students Edited January 28, 2012 by nansk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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