Spell to Write and Read is the basic manual for this whole system. This “guide” will take you and your student through 40 steps to learn how to spell, write and read. I taught my three children with this program years ago, under the old title of the Writing Road to Reading. At that time it was difficult to understand (for me as the teacher!), but I trudged through it, attended two classes to learn more about it for me, and all three of my children have always scored way above their grade level in reading. Looking through this book I can say that Wanda Sanseri has done an excellent job of laying out the revised program. Pictures of what the learning logs should look like, side notes on how to make spelling easier, options to steps that might not work for your student, all help to make this program more palatable than in prior years.Additions include diagnostic spelling tests and scales, sample lesson plans in the back of the book, as well as lesson plans for students who place above spelling list M (older students) from the Wise Guide to Spelling . The spelling instructions are reinforced by simultaneously teaching other important topics which include phonics, literature, logic, grammar, composition, vocabulary building, figurative language, dictionary skills, Greek and Latin roots and comprehension.Other required items for this program are: WISE Guide for Spelling 70 Basic Phonogram Cards Spelling Rule Cards 70 Basic Phonogram CD You will also need the Black Learning Log (formatted for Spell to Write & Read) An optional item to this program is Spell to Write and Read Companion CD Set. This can be used for review while Mom is busy doing other things! Back Home Industries (BHI), publishers of the Spell to Write & Read Series has been issued numerous awards, including the following three - plus more! BHI won "Phonics Company of the year in 2005!"The Old Schoohouse Magazine recognized BHI for the outstanding curriculum, Spell to Write & Read, a unified language arts program for all ages and learning styles. Homeschool blogger says, "SWR is used in public and private schools, in many homeschools, and is a favored choice for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) tutoring for dyslexics, and adult literacy programs. Students who have failed with other spelling and reading programs find success with SWR." Spell to Write & Read Honored as Top Pick! in 2005 and 2012Reviewer Cathy Duffy in 2005 selected the SWR program as one of her"100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum." She renewed the honor in the current edition,"101 Top Picks!" Spell to Write & Read Chosen Number 1 in three Reader Awards 2011 and 2012Ranked 1st in SPELLING in the Practical Homeschooling Reader Award 2011 and ranked 1st in PHONICS in the Practical Homeschooling Reader Award 2011 and 2012!" ISBN 9781880045244, SKU 1001881
