Letter-sounding relationships, or phonograms, are taught systematically, beginning with the easiest letter sounds in Reader A. Lessons build on skills previously learned, and gradually progress in difficulty. The most difficult phonograms and irregular phonograms are taught at the end of the series, in Reader D.New letter-sounds are introduced with pictures, and use word drills and stories to reinforce comprehension skills. Sight words have been kept to a minimum. Review pages and tests are included at regular intervals.The author and illustrator, Linda Bromeier, M.Ed., has dedicated these excellent phonics books to Our Heavenly Father and His Most Holy Angels through the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Recommended in Our Lady of Victory Kindergarten Booklist , Laura Berquist First Grade SyllabusAuthor: Linda BromeierGrade: Late K-Early 1Pages: 72, PaperbackPublisher: Stone Tablet Press
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Catholic Content but dull stories and illustrations,
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This review is from: Little Angel Reader: Reader A
I requested this book (as a birthday gift for our son) because it was recommended by Our Lady of Victory Homeschool, and I wish I'd had a chance to look at it first. I like the Catholic content, but the illustrations and stories are dull. My kids kinda shrug their shoulders and are not in the least inclined to spend any time on the one text I have. By contrast, my daughter (4 yrs) immediately took to the McGuffey Primer with its charming illustrations and more engaging approach. Each (McGuffey) lesson presents four new words and also the letter sounds used in the text below, which starts very simple and grows progressively more challenging. My daughter loves animals and was more interested in learning to read the words in the McGuffey reader.
Maybe these books work well for some families. For me, the price of the texts, teachers manuals and workbooks for four different levels really isn't any more cost-effective than any other phonics program out there, and I like the older readers with the aesthetically appealing illustrations. Call me superficial, but if I have to downgrade to cheap-looking paperbacks with boring illustrations and an off-putting layout (rather than splurging on American Cardinal Readers or Catholic National Readers or McGuffeys), can't the publisher at least make them available at about HALF the price? Actually, having looked through the text for the "A" set, I can't say I'd want to spend even $1 on another one. I'm not impressed with it, and I won't be buying more.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Little Angel series can be overwhelming for many children,
By Alice Bright (Kansas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Little Angel Reader: Reader A
First of all, let me say that I love the Catholic emphasis in the Little Angel reading series. The illustrations are also simple and attractive.
However, my main complaint is about the series as a whole which I feel can be too demanding for the average student. My son has gone through Reader A and B and is currently plowing through level C. He is bright and capable, but from the beginning has gotten bogged down by the lesson plans. As an example: after learning less than 10 letters, students are expected to start reading words. For most students that's too big of a jump. They haven't even mastered the entire alphabet, or fully grasped the concept of single-letter sounds and sound blends. Furthermore, each daily lesson plans includes too much work, in my opinion. The typical lesson dictates time spent reviewing the previous lesson or words learned, time spent learning a new concept/letter/story, time spent in oral review or dictation/spelling and then a workbook page, or sometimes two. It ends up taking 45 minutes to an hour with the average student. Now, keep in mind that this series is geared towards 5-7 year olds. It's just too much for your average student. Author Linda Bromeir does provide suggestions for when to start the series, based on whether your child is below average, average or bright, but even after following her recommendations I found my son still lagged and got discouraged. In contrast, for my next child I tried Catholic Heritage Curriculum (CHC) "Little Stories for Little Folks" series. She is in Kindergarden and is already blossoming under this system. Lessons are engaging and not too heavy. Emphasis is on mastery so each child can learn at his own speed. There's not too much writing and drilling. My daughter looks forward to her lesson every day, whereas my son (who is still trying to complete Little Angel Level C since we already bought it) tries to get out of reading/writing every day. I give this series three stars because Mrs. Bromeir has put together a very thorough and truly Catholic series which has some commendable elements. However, if another homeschooling mother was to ask for a recommendation from me I would tell her CHC's "Little Stories for Little Folks" in a heartbeat. The Little Angel series might work well for children who don't mind A LOT of drilling and seatwork and handwriting, but in my experience, most young children don't fit in that category!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this program,
By Sussette Webster "sheafmom" (Gainesville Area, Florida United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Little Angel Reader: Reader A
The teachers manual is invaluable. There are so many great little ideas to help encourage even little ones to love learning phonics.
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