Carolinagirl1 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 My daughter just finished up 2nd grade at a private school and I'm looking for a spelling curriculum similar to the one she was using in school because it worked really well for her. It went like this (every week): Monday: The teacher would teach the spelling rule(s) and provide a list (of 20 words) for the students to copy. For homework, they would write each word twice (so a total of 3 times on Monday). Tuesday: The students would write 5 sentences using only 5 spelling words. Wednesday: The students would put the spelling words in alphabetical order. Thursday: spelling pretest Friday: spelling test I suppose I don't need a curriculum with tiles and flash cards and various busywork, but is there a resource that provides rules and a comprehensive list of words so that I don't have to make up my own lists and I can just teach the rules, provide the list, and assign the above assignments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Have you looked at BJU Spelling? I think it is pretty similar (though not exactly) to what you described. There is a word list and 4 days of activities (alphabetical order or word sorts by spelling pattern). I haven't seen the Grade 3 book, only 1 and 2. Or you could just go with a manual/program that gives lists and follow your own (described above) format. Something like Natural Speller? (This may not be what I'm thinking of.... but something with lists by grade.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Are you in South Carolina? My daughter went to 2nd grade (PS) and that is exactly how her spelling was too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Spelling Plus is mostly just lists. While they have their own method that they explain in there, you could easily just take their words and apply your method instead. They are arranged by rule and include an explanation of the spelling rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyMama Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Abeka Spelling - not sure about the 'rule' each week but between 20 - 30 words tied to some theme and a minimal workbook activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinagirl1 Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Are you in South Carolina? My daughter went to 2nd grade (PS) and that is exactly how her spelling was too. I am in SC. That is interesting that you have the same experience. Maybe it's an SC thang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyful_Journey Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Spelling Plus is mostly just lists. While they have their own method that they explain in there, you could easily just take their words and apply your method instead. They are arranged by rule and include an explanation of the spelling rules. I agree that Spelling Plus would be a perfect match. Lists are organized by grade with an explanation of the rule for each list. You could then choose what you want your dd to do with the words each day. I'm planning to use it with my ds next year in this exact way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinagirl1 Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Thanks! I have looked at Spelling Plus and it is looking like a good fit. I'll take a look at ABeka and BJU as well before making a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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