Spelling Power 3rd Edition [Paperback]

Beverly L. Adams-Gordon (Author), Beverly L. Adams-Gordon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 188882719X | ISBN-13: 978-1888827194 | Publication Date: June 2004 | Edition: 3rd

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Castlemoyle Books; 3rd edition (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188882719X
• ISBN-13: 978-1888827194
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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121 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Incremental, Easy, Perfect for Homeschools, September 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Spelling Power 3rd Edition (Paperback)

We used this book during the 1998-99 school year for spelling advancement of our three children, 2nd-8th grade. The book is comprehensive in its content and excellent in structure (it directs to areas needing more intensive study). Downfall would be that the parent (or savvy person) needs to be with the student 10 minutes each session - and at the same time, a great benefit is that the parent or savvy person needs to be with the student 10 minutes each session!! Our children each loved this time when they alone had my full attention. Spelling never was a "groan" issue after getting this program. It's well worth the cost, as it takes us through high school.

133 of 134 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Give it 10 stars!, June 9, 2000

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Leslie A. Harris "Leslie in Texas" (Midlothian, Tx USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spelling Power 3rd Edition (Paperback)

My 7 year old groaned every time we mentioned spelling. She had low confidence in her spelling ability. The first day we started this program--WHAM-- what a difference! She saw that she could spell! She loves the 10 step study pages. Also, she likes that you only have to study the words she missed and not 10 to 20 words a day for a test at the end of the week. In this program, you take daily tests lasting just 5 minutes. Then the missed spelled words are repeated the next day.

I'm looking now for the activity cards. This program is wonderful for homeschoolers and anyone wanting to improve their childs spelling ability.

The author of the book recommends this for grades 3 to 12, but used it with her 5 year old granddaughter. We are using it with our 7 year old who is an advanced reader. Also this 10 step word study helps her with independent learning. She focuses better with steps.

They have their own website if you want more info. Just type Spelling Power into your search engine.

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best spelling program ever!, January 12, 2005

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Denice Colson "TRTleader" (Conyers, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spelling Power 3rd Edition (Paperback)

My now fourth grader was using another spelling program in 1st grade and got really burned out. It was the traditional study the list all week, write the words, pre-test on Thursday and test on Friday. She and I both hated it! Since we switched to Spelling Power, she asks "Can I do my spelling first?" Everyday, you test them over a designated list of words. When they have spelled 3 wrong, you stop. They study the words they missed using a 10 point study program (all lined out in the record book they use). The next day, they first re-test on the words they missed, and then go on to the next set of words on the designated list. The placement tests show you exactly where to start and where your child is according to grade level. Although it is designed to use starting with 8 and up, I am using it with my 6 year old, too. She was jealous of her sister getting to do this spelling. She does great! We just move slower. The teaching of study skills is powerful! Get this program! Don't be overwhelmed with the text. Take the time to read it before you ever start. On a daily basis, no preparation is required. Annually, you give placement tests. That's it!