Finish Both Spelling Lists Before Dictation?

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mrsrandolph
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Finish Both Spelling Lists Before Dictation?

Post by mrsrandolph » Thu Oct 15, 2015 10:21 pm

Am I supposed to finish BOTH spelling lists before starting dictation level 1?
Thanks!
Shannon Randolph LOVING HOD & Running 4 Guides & DITHOR
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hs.mama07

Re: Finish Both Spelling Lists Before Dictation?

Post by hs.mama07 » Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:16 pm

I would be curious to know this too! :-D

Rice
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Re: Finish Both Spelling Lists Before Dictation?

Post by Rice » Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:44 pm

Me, too, but I do know that before starting dictation they should be able to remember and write from memory a sentence of 4-6 words. The ideal is for them to be able to (after studying the passage) write it correctly (including spelling, capitals and punctuation) with each sentence being read to them only once. (You read a sentence, they repeat back, correct if necessary, they write it. Go on to next sentence. When all are done, check for errors.)

I'm curious to see what others have observed when their kids were done the spelling lists: were they ready for dictation right away?

With my oldest 3 we kind of skipped that transition as we didn't do spelling and went into dictation at around age 9/10 (pre-HOD), with only Copywork as "practice" first.

Blessings,
Rice

DS 21 - GRAD '20: after WG
DD 19 - GRAD '21: after WH
DS 17 - GRAD '22; did CTC-WH + 2yrs non-HOD (🇨🇦)
DS 15 not using a guide this year (DONE: LHFHG-MTMM)
DS 13 MTMM (DONE: Prep-Rev2Rev)
DS 11 +
DD 9 CTC (DONE: Prep)
6yo DS phonics

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Re: Finish Both Spelling Lists Before Dictation?

Post by Nealewill » Sun Oct 18, 2015 6:02 am

I think it depends on the age of your child. If you are referring to your 7 year old, then yes. I would finish both lists. If you are referring to the 10 year old, then no, I probably wouldn't finish both lists.
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daybreaking
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Re: Finish Both Spelling Lists Before Dictation?

Post by daybreaking » Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:18 am

You might find this post helpful, especially Carrie's response encouraging the OP to complete the spelling lists before starting dictation:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7306&p=53445&hilit= ... ete#p53445

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Rice
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Re: Finish Both Spelling Lists Before Dictation?

Post by Rice » Sun Oct 18, 2015 4:34 pm

Thank you for the link daybreaking. That was just what I needed to read.
Blessings,
Rice

DS 21 - GRAD '20: after WG
DD 19 - GRAD '21: after WH
DS 17 - GRAD '22; did CTC-WH + 2yrs non-HOD (🇨🇦)
DS 15 not using a guide this year (DONE: LHFHG-MTMM)
DS 13 MTMM (DONE: Prep-Rev2Rev)
DS 11 +
DD 9 CTC (DONE: Prep)
6yo DS phonics

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