Spelling Mentor Software for 5th and 6th
Graders
contains 1500 grade-appropriate words along
with a booklet that introduces the various sets of words
presented. Words are clustered as General Spelling
Words, Words with Vowel Blends, Words with Prefixes,
Words with Suffixes, and Words with Tricky Endings.
For each set, the booklet gives an introduction to
the set of words along with applicable spelling rules
or conventions which have been excerpted from our
Spelling Rules Book. A simple
study scheme is suggested that encompasses both short-term
memory of the words and builds to long-term or retained
memory.
An excellent Teacher's Guide is
optionally available that includes day-by-day grids to
simplify and organize your spelling study. Additional
activities are suggested to stretch the learning
experience from just memorizing spelling words to
expanding vocabulary and writing skills.
Also optional are Onomatomania
Activity Books that make learning fun with crossword
puzzles and word searches that reinforce spelling and
vocabulary while entertaining your student.
The Old Schoolhouse
recently reviewed this software, and says of it:
"The Spelling Mentor... lays down a firm foundation of understanding
for our children, to all the confusing rules, and exceptions to those rules.
Very Highly Recommended!"
For the full text of this review, go
to http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/reviews/reviews.php?rid=682