Jamauk Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 My 1st grader (getting ready to go into 2nd grade) is a late reader. He loves to write, doesn't have a vocabulary problem and can spell like nobody's business, but he simply refuses to read. I'm trying to immerse him in as much language stuff as possible next year to help his fluency and was considering Wordly Wise Book 1 (and the Teacher's Resource Pack), but after reading some reviews, I'm not sure it's necessary. Thoughts? I plan to continue using ETC with him (he loves it) along with AAS (introducing the rules and lessons as he encounters them in ETC) and also using Beyond the Code. Is Wordly Wise overkill? Or simply unnecessary? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 You can see the word list from Book 2 onwards online http://www.wordlywise3000.com/ There is an ipad app as well. I suggest you try it online first and see if you like the presentation of the vocabulary. I won't buy it for reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Doesn't sound like you need it. Give him plenty of books from the library that are BELOW his current reading level. Also, continue reading aloud to him every day. Those two things will help with fluency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma2three Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I bought the K level, and I don't think it's particularly useful or necessary. I think the 1st grade one is just a continuation of the K one, so I'm going to skip it, and go back to the program in 2nd grade for the online version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I also prefer to start something like Wordly Wise in 2nd grade or 3rd grade. You don't need all that stuff in 1st grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamauk Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Thank you all for your replies. I'm familiar with the higher levels of WW because I use them with my older son. You've confirmed for me what I already thought - I don't need the Level 1. You just saved me sixty bucks, HA! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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