pocjets Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I think my 7th grader is a good speller and probably just needs vocabulary now. What are good programs for that age? Thank you! Oh, and do you do vocal all the way through high school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) As I just wrote in response to another vocab question: I have never used any vocabulary program with my kids. Both built an impressive vocabulary from reading a wide variety of quality literature of different genres and periods. I am not convinced that vocab programs are in any way superior to reading. The adults I know who have the widest vocabulary all come by it through extensive reading. Listening to audiobooks above the child's reading level is also a great way to increase vocabulary. Edited August 2, 2017 by regentrude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea3829 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 We used Wordly Wise last year (5th grade) and are going to give Word Roots a go this year (6th grade). While I do agree that reading is the best way to pick up new vocabulary words, I like adding in a little extra something for a wider exposure. And with Word Roots, I'm hoping to give them tools to break down words on their own, but understanding the parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 We found separate vocab study to be redundant with reading high quality literature and especially when studying a romance language (Latin and Spanish for us). We just shelved spelling for good when it was obvious they didn't need it anymore. If you want to dabble in root based vocab, English From the Roots Up was our gateway drug to Latin. LOL - You just want the book or the cards, not both. It took 15 minutes or so once a week and 5 minutes the rest of the week, but it really opened their eyes to word parts. And we did study Latin the year after that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocjets Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 Thank you all for the suggestions!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 We've been enjoying reading through Caesar's English in a casual fashion. There are Quizlet decks if you are so inclined. I like the connection to Latin and Spanish, both of which we study, along with teasers for classic books and authors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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