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This is our first year homeschooling and with HOD. I believe the spelling component for the children comes through dictation (we are doing CTC with a 9 and 12 year old). I am a little nervous that they won't be studying word lists...since this is what we're used to. Can someone explain the philosophy and reassure me that they will be developing good spelling skills? ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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We haven't started dictation yet, but this link should help you! viewtopic.php?p=9500#p9500
Robbi
DD 19 Graduated from HOD
DS 15 USI & II combo
DS 10 RTR
DS 8 Preparing
We have now used all the guides!
DD 19 Graduated from HOD
DS 15 USI & II combo
DS 10 RTR
DS 8 Preparing
We have now used all the guides!
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I was so with you on the feeling the need for spelling lists!
BUT, I am happy to say I gave them up years ago, and dictation has slowly turned my poor speller into a great speller that rarely makes errors, and my good spelling into almost a perfect speller. I really want to encourage you to give it a try!
Here are some other great links in addition to Robbi's super link...
Praise for long-term effects of dictation:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5645&p=41374#p41374
Encouraging Dictation:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4877
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5558
Carrie explains CM Dictation:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5661
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5186
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=925
I hope you'll be writing a post about how dictation became your new best friend in years to come.
HTH!
In Christ,
Julie
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Praise for long-term effects of dictation:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5645&p=41374#p41374
Encouraging Dictation:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4877
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5558
Carrie explains CM Dictation:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5661
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5186
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=925
I hope you'll be writing a post about how dictation became your new best friend in years to come.
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![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie