CLE Help Needed

[SnMomof7]

Hi All!

 

I need an experienced CLE mom to help me with some questions! I started my 7-yo on the last half of LTR (106). We're in 108 now and LA 103.

 

So my questions are:

 

1. To get a full phonics program do I need to do Reading 1 and 2 after LTR, or just LA 1 and 2?

 

2. Is the spelling in LA 2 mainly phonetic? I know it's entirely phonetic in LA 1, but in LA 4 and up, the spelling is more topical and not phonetic at all. When does it change from phonetic to lists of words about Thanksgiving?

 

Thanks!

[welovetoread]

Hi there, I am hoping I cn answer your questions.

I think LtR and LA1 with the reading 1 complete the full learn to read. We have not used reading 2. CLE 2 is still phonetic and LA 3 begins to be more topical in my opinion.

[lorisuewho]

I would probably start by ordering Reading (to Learn) 1 and Language Arts 1 to finish off the first grade series.  Some people (obviously not all) don't find their phonics approach a good fit for their children.  I would wait to order grade 2 just in case.  But if you really loved LTR, you probably will like the program as it progresses!

[SnMomof7]

Thanks! We are in LA 1 right now, I'm liking it so far :). So, it sounds like I should def. order the I Wonder materials then once we're done with LTR in order to get the full program.

[lorisuewho]

It is definitely a solid program!  I'm glad you are liking it.