Thanks for telling me about the spelling. I didn't notice the typo until you pointed it out. I guess I need someone to edit the posts or carefully edit each one.
I have 15 responses. Let see if we can add to this count.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Survey
I'm conducting an unofficial survey.
How many of you learned to spell Wednesday by remembering: WED NES DAY? I
How many of you learned to spell Wednesday by remembering: WED NES DAY? I
EATS - Extra Attention THINK TO SPELL Words
Do you wonder why we divide words into more syllables than the dictionary? Words like people, Wednesday, question and Christian are prime examples. Look at Wanda's response to a teacher's question. Remember our motto: THINK TO SPELL and ALL will be WELL!
"Christian" is not a spelling word on the list but is similar to a word that is, "question," which is word 814. You are correct that in English the TI in these words sound like /ch/. We do not want to underline the ti as saying /sh/. Instead we will exaggerate the word to identify the source of the unexpected spelling.
Christian is a derivative from Latin christianus. "Christian" is in English is technically a two-syllable word, but we will think to spell it as three. Think to spell /Chris-ti-an/. Think of the t plus a single short vowel sound for the i. Blend the sounds together rapidly they distort to /Chris-chan/. This an issue with co-articulation. The mouth cannot rapidly move from where one sounds leaves off to where another one begins without creating an unexpected change in speech. Another example of coarticulation is with the word "petulant." I think I dictate that one on the last DVD, "Hidden Secrets."
Blessings,
Wanda Sanseri
Christian is a derivative from Latin christianus. "Christian" is in English is technically a two-syllable word, but we will think to spell it as three. Think to spell /Chris-ti-an/. Think of the t plus a single short vowel sound for the i. Blend the sounds together rapidly they distort to /Chris-chan/. This an issue with co-articulation. The mouth cannot rapidly move from where one sounds leaves off to where another one begins without creating an unexpected change in speech. Another example of coarticulation is with the word "petulant." I think I dictate that one on the last DVD, "Hidden Secrets."
Blessings,
Wanda Sanseri
Friday, September 10, 2010
New to Spell to Write and Read
Dear Emily,
Q. I am new to using SWR and started my younger 2 children at the beginning (almost 9 yrs old and 6 years old) and my oldest child is supposed to start at Section O (he's 10 years old).
Since we are new and learning how to use the program, I was wondering about all the rule pages and when we are to introduce them. He's a decent speller, but we're both clueless with all the rules at this point (I admittedly need to prepare some stuff better).
Would it hurt to start my 5th grader back with my other 2 so we can learn all the rules for spelling and marking words correctly? I'm thinking after yesterday that it wouldn't be a bad idea. We had a very frustrating day.
A. It is fine to teach the three together, especially when you are just starting out with the program. Keep in mind, however, that the words themselves will all be ones that he knows. His mind will not be as fulling engaged as it will be once he starts getting words that he does not know. I remember teaching one older boy who was half hearted with the dictation until I came to a word that he did not know already. He protested, "I haven't learned that one yet!" I said, "Good. Now you can see the tools I have been given you at work." From that moment on he became alive with dictation and he made great progress. With that experience in mind, I would add a challenge word each week from somewhere above the O level. Look for words that fit the same rules and ideas that you have already taught. If you haven't taught silent final E's yet, then don't teach a word with a silent final E.
With Section A -- command (Wise word #1238)
With Section B -- beggar (Wise word #1239)
With Section C -- independent (Wise word #1789)
With Section D -- homestead (derivative of home)
With Section E -- thicket (derivative of thick)
As you have worked through some of those reference pages and become more confident with dictation, you can actually start teaching him in Section O. For now jump in and start learning together as a family.
Have fun,
Wanda Sanseri
Q. I am new to using SWR and started my younger 2 children at the beginning (almost 9 yrs old and 6 years old) and my oldest child is supposed to start at Section O (he's 10 years old).
Since we are new and learning how to use the program, I was wondering about all the rule pages and when we are to introduce them. He's a decent speller, but we're both clueless with all the rules at this point (I admittedly need to prepare some stuff better).
Would it hurt to start my 5th grader back with my other 2 so we can learn all the rules for spelling and marking words correctly? I'm thinking after yesterday that it wouldn't be a bad idea. We had a very frustrating day.
A. It is fine to teach the three together, especially when you are just starting out with the program. Keep in mind, however, that the words themselves will all be ones that he knows. His mind will not be as fulling engaged as it will be once he starts getting words that he does not know. I remember teaching one older boy who was half hearted with the dictation until I came to a word that he did not know already. He protested, "I haven't learned that one yet!" I said, "Good. Now you can see the tools I have been given you at work." From that moment on he became alive with dictation and he made great progress. With that experience in mind, I would add a challenge word each week from somewhere above the O level. Look for words that fit the same rules and ideas that you have already taught. If you haven't taught silent final E's yet, then don't teach a word with a silent final E.
With Section A -- command (Wise word #1238)
With Section B -- beggar (Wise word #1239)
With Section C -- independent (Wise word #1789)
With Section D -- homestead (derivative of home)
With Section E -- thicket (derivative of thick)
As you have worked through some of those reference pages and become more confident with dictation, you can actually start teaching him in Section O. For now jump in and start learning together as a family.
Have fun,
Wanda Sanseri
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