Hunter Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Is anyone using Wordly Wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 We were using it for a while. Are you looking at the on-line or the print version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesadream83 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 We use the print version. Kinda went in one ear and out the other until recently. Now she remembers words from past lessons so I'm glad I use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Yes, Wordly Wise 3000 for two years, although I think we are going to drop it next year. It served its intended purpose, increasing my oldest's reading and spelling level through vocabulary exposure. It also was helpful in practicing reading comprehension and the short answer question format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 I downloaded the iPad flashcards. It says it can read the words, but I can't figure out how. I'd like to use the print version, but would like pronunciation support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Okay, I figured it out. I need to hold the word or phrase softer and longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasing3 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 i like it. My only complaint is they don't give enough room for writing long, full-sentence answers. I like the reading passage and questions at the end. My 4th grader who was really struggling in public school and not producing any meaningful work, as a homeschooler this year got through the 3rd and 4th grade book. I didn't demand full-sentence answers often because of the space issue and I was more glad to see the correct answers. I plan to use it again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 It's the audio support combined with workbooks that teach the words in context that is attracting me. Also a K-12 program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Does anyone just listen to the free online audios? And use the free iPad app? http://www.wordlywise3000.com That means starting on a device with Flash and then moving to the iPad app. Kind of awkward, but doable I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mswin15 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I got it based on a recommendation from a friend without really researching it. We do it occasionally but I'm not crazy about it. It falls in what I consider the more traditional school model of vocabulary development - not really classical methodology. My daughter's vocabulary is impressive not because of workbooks but because she is soaked in beautiful literature and reads constantly. The only reason I see to use it is that it is a typical testing format for reading comprehension that I'm sure she will see in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 I'm wondering if it would be better to just use the free stuff, and have more time to do other things, or whether it would be better to use the workbooks. Is anyone also using the lists for spelling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrstarfleetacademy Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 We have used Wordly Wise for grades 1 and 2 and we currently use grade 3. I like it for the most part, my daughters vocabulary and reading comprehension and skills have increased. We will probably go to online for 4th this time next year. We do not use the word lists for spelling but I do add the words to the vocabulary section of Spelling City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 That means starting on a device with Flash and then moving to the iPad app. Kind of awkward, but doable I guess. There are iPad apps that allow you to use Flash. The one we like best is Photon, but I'm sure there others, if you wanted to try that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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