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It is vitally important that
your children not only learn to read but also understand what they have
read. When your child looks up definitions for vocabulary words and then
copies them down, it reinforces his or her memory. The next time they see or
hear one of these words, they will understand and have an improved
comprehension.
Spelling improves with
increased reading, copy-work, dictation, and written narration. I leave this
subject for you to decide what is best for your family. If you wish to have
a spelling curriculum, I suggest Spelling Power by Beverly L.
Adams-Gordon. This curriculum is non-consumable and may be useful for all
ages. I found it easy to use and inexpensive. The list of the
Vocabulary/Spelling words is separated into the three units, Unit I (page
49), Unit II (page 75), and Unit III (page 90).
Vocabulary:
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People and places become the list of vocabulary words for each unit.
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You may choose to use all, some, or none from this list.
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Have each child prepare a vocabulary section in his or her notebook.
Your children should copy the vocabulary work and definition into
their notebooks for future use.
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It is up to you as a parent to decide which words to use with each
child.
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*Parental Note – Each vocabulary list may contain words classified
as scientific. You may keep all of your vocabulary together, or you
may put these science words in another section of your notebook
(Science section).
Spelling:
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You may test your children for definition and spelling from the
vocabulary and spelling word lists. Use according to each child’s
ability.
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Make flash cards with the words and definitions.
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I personally believe spelling should be a delayed learning process,
allowing the child time to mature first in their reading.
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