kristinannie Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Sorry, I accidentally posted this on the wrong board so I think now it is on the right one! My son is almost done with ETC 4. He has been struggling a little with the syllabication. He also often forgets that when a vowel is at the end of the syllable, it is long and otherwise short, etc. However, he can read the silly sentences without any problem whatsoever. He reads books with these words in them and is fine. A part of me wonders how important all of this is if he can read the words in context (and almost all the words out of context). At the same time, I want him to have all the tools necessary to decode words. He is basically a fluent reader. When he reads, I usually have to help him with about 2% of the words in basically anything he is reading. He can read the Boxcar Children books, etc. Is there a time to stop phonics if it is confusing him and frustrating him or should I just push him through? I bought ETC 4.5 for extra practice and should be getting it any day now. I just can't decide if I should us it or not! Thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Syllabication is important for spelling in addition to reading. I'd continue to work with him until he really understands it, but it doesn't need to prevent you from doing the next thing, just add a quick daily review to your schedule. Phonics should seamlessly transition into spelling, so, yes, you may be ready to end your time with ETC, but you will be using those same skills with the next program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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