NotSoObvious Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Should I start my great spelling 5th grader in book 1, just so I'm sure she learns the rules and the Megawords "way" of doing things? According to the website, it looks like Book 1 is for 4th grade, then it goes all the way through high school. Have you found this to be fairly accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I would not skip book 1 at all since it lays the foundation for the rest of the books. Book 1 teaches all the rules of syllabication which are critical for the rest of the books. We are doing book 1 now and it is not too easy at all even though my ds is a fantastic speller already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I would not skip book 1 at all since it lays the foundation for the rest of the books. Book 1 teaches all the rules of syllabication which are critical for the rest of the books.This. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Wonderful!!! This is what I was thinking, since it looks meaty, but I wasn't sure. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I'm considering this. Would someone mind sharing why they love this program and what the approach is? It's hard to tell from the samples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 :bigear: I have also read other posts where people say they use REWARDS Intermediate first, then move on to Megawords. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 :bigear: Could you give links to the programs you are talking about? Megawords and also the Rewards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Here are some links: http://eps.schoolspecialty.com/products/details.cfm?seriesonly=900M for Megawords http://soprislearning.com/cs/Satellite?c=CLG_Content_C&childpagename+Sopris%2FSopris_Layout&cid=127 for Rewards (type Rewards in the Product Finder on the left side of the page). This will give you some info, but there are other sites that have the items available for a cheaper price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Rainbow Resources sells Megawords and possibly the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I would not skip book 1 at all since it lays the foundation for the rest of the books. Book 1 teaches all the rules of syllabication which are critical for the rest of the books. Would book 1 be necessary for a child who learned the syllabication rules in AAS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 One of my dd's is in AAS 3 (not the one starting Megawords). After reviewing Megawords 1, I'm still under the impression that it's better to start with book 1. The layout is very different than AAS, since it is workbook/writing based and even though you could move through it quickly, I think it would be confidence building and help the child learn the "Megawords way." That's my opinion, not having started Megawords. My dd who is starting the program can already spell all the words in Level 1, but I'm still going to go through it with her. I want her to really understand the rules and the set up of the program so she can feel confident when she gets to rules or words she doesn't know. Honestly, I'm thinking we'll go through book one in just a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 WOW. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for posting about REWARDS. It's exactly what I was looking for to use with my other dd. THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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