Juliegmom Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Can anyone help me compare Spelling Workout with Rod and Staff? My daughter is solid in phonics, is reading above grade level and is a natural speller. We are currently using SWOB which is very easy for her. My dd thinks the activities are fun, but I don't want it to just be busy work. I'm considering bumping her up to level C or trying R&S which I would also bump up a grade level. Any advice? Thank you! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knit247 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 We use SWO, and my DDS tolerate it ;) What I do is have them read the 1st page and then take the pre-test. If they miss no more than 1/10 (or 2/20) they write the misspelled 3x (5x) and always do the proofreading. The next day I ask the misspelled word(s) again. As long as they get them right, we move on. If they miss them, they write them 3x (5x) and also in a sentence. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto4 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 We prefer R&S and have bumped up a grade. As long as you don't mind the Christian references, I would recommend it over SWO any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Can anyone help me compare Spelling Workout with Rod and Staff? My daughter is solid in phonics, is reading above grade level and is a natural speller. We are currently using SWOB which is very easy for her. My dd thinks the activities are fun, but I don't want it to just be busy work. I'm considering bumping her up to level C or trying R&S which I would also bump up a grade level. Any advice? Thank you! :001_smile: FTR, I don't think it's necessary to do Spelling by Sound and Structure a grade level ahead. The second and third grade books are very simple, which is fine and age-appropriate. Fourth grade takes a big leap; many third-graders would not be up to the work. Remember that it isn't the word lists that are challenging; it's the activities, which is as it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) . Edited June 9 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliegmom Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 This is really helpful! Thank you! Silver Moon how do you feel about keeping them at grade level or bumping it up? Ellie brought up some good points to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) . Edited June 9 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliegmom Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Thanks for the words of wisdom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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