Copywork, Cursive, Dictation, Grammar, Handwriting, Letter Writing, Memory Work, Narration, Read-Alouds, Spelling, Vocabulary, & Writing (many of these topics apply to other subjects such as Bible, History, and Science)
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Marie Hazell describes the MFW Language Arts choices
by Marie » Mon May 28, 2007 9:25 am
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Mon May 28, 2007 9:25 am
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Books - Complete Book of Animals for reading
by TriciaMR » Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:19 pm
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- 618 Views
- Last post by TriciaMR
Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:19 pm
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Charlotte Mason Approach - Language Arts (photos)
by TurnOurHearts » Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:05 pm
- 9 Replies
- 3320 Views
- Last post by cbollin
Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:39 am
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Copywork- What are the benefits?
by cbollin » Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:22 pm
- 1 Replies
- 1468 Views
- Last post by Lucy
Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:08 pm
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Copywork/Dictation - How much do you require?
by MJ in IL » Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:00 am
- 26 Replies
- 6707 Views
- Last post by Ariasarias
Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:29 pm
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Cursive - MFW's Curriculum
by Melissa » Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:24 pm
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- Last post by RBS in OH
Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:12 pm
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Cursive - When does MFW start & misc cursive ?s
by cbollin » Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:59 am
- 41 Replies
- 7627 Views
- Last post by Julie in MN
Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:31 am
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Dictation - Exactly how do you do this at your house?
by DS4home » Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:21 pm
- 30 Replies
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- Last post by Julie in MN
Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:06 am
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Dictation - Help for ages 7-8
by overholt » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:29 am
- 17 Replies
- 3194 Views
- Last post by RachelT
Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:15 pm
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Dictation - Help when spelling is too hard
by cbollin » Sun Aug 19, 2007 6:51 am
- 15 Replies
- 2980 Views
- Last post by gratitude
Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:05 am
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Dictionaries - Opinions please
by hollyjay » Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:11 am
- 19 Replies
- 3514 Views
- Last post by Julie in MN
Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:26 am
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EFRU - Should we do this even if we're not able to do CTG/RTR?
by pats » Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:45 pm
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- 1427 Views
- Last post by Toni@homezcool4us
Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:23 pm
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Grammar - Having trouble letting go
by cbollin » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:33 am
- 39 Replies
- 4311 Views
- Last post by s_duguid
Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:26 am
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Grammar - Help with specific questions
by cbollin » Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:24 pm
- 5 Replies
- 585 Views
- Last post by asheslawson
Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:25 pm
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Grammar - Reference & reinforcement ideas for PLL/ILL etc
by Lainie » Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:30 pm
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- Last post by jasntas
Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:23 pm
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Grammar - When do you teach this?
by Tina » Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:03 am
- 23 Replies
- 6535 Views
- Last post by albanyaloe
Mon May 07, 2012 1:46 am
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Handwriting - Encouraging proper pencil grip, right OR left
by ruthie5573 » Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:49 pm
- 51 Replies
- 6726 Views
- Last post by Cyndi (AZ)
Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:29 pm
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Handwriting - Ideas for reversals, dysgraphia, dyslexia...
by TriciaMR » Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:45 pm
- 66 Replies
- 6124 Views
- Last post by Yodergoat
Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:57 pm
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Handwriting - Questions, especially on legibility expectatio
by cbollin » Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:18 pm
- 46 Replies
- 3445 Views
- Last post by saralynn
Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:14 am
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Handwriting Resources - Paper, fonts, pencils
by lyntley » Sat Nov 10, 2007 12:50 pm
- 32 Replies
- 2302 Views
- Last post by asheslawson
Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:43 pm
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ILL - (Intermediate Language Lessons) - Description, topics
by Kelly- » Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:33 pm
- 18 Replies
- 4425 Views
- Last post by Omma
Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:17 pm
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ILL - Defining "Outlines"
by kellybell » Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:21 pm
- 7 Replies
- 2403 Views
- Last post by rosecottage
Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:31 pm
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ILL - Is it enough?
by dhudson » Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:24 am
- 9 Replies
- 2426 Views
- Last post by Bandy
Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:42 pm
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ILL - Specific lessons
by kellybell » Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:52 am
- 67 Replies
- 6857 Views
- Last post by Rox
Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:02 pm
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Language Arts - Are the MFW recommendations the way to go?
by cbollin » Sat Jul 15, 2006 5:23 pm
- 29 Replies
- 6187 Views
- Last post by momtogc
Sat May 19, 2012 2:18 pm
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Language Arts - Can 2nd grade recommendations help older chi
by Kelly- » Fri Oct 22, 2004 5:21 pm
- 10 Replies
- 3450 Views
- Last post by Renai
Mon May 05, 2008 10:10 pm
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Language Arts - Lesson Plans and Scope
by Julie in MN » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:25 am
- 21 Replies
- 5038 Views
- Last post by cbollin
Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:34 pm
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Language Arts - What is really needed in 2nd Grade? (Author responses)
by Marie » Thu Mar 10, 2005 6:22 pm
- 6 Replies
- 3138 Views
- Last post by jasntas
Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:39 pm
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Letter Writing
by Michele in WA » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:15 pm
- 15 Replies
- 1847 Views
- Last post by Cyndi (AZ)
Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:13 am
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Literary Technique - When is it taught?
by cbollin » Thu Sep 15, 2011 6:36 am
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- 1051 Views
- Last post by Amy C.
Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:35 pm
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Narration - Do any of you write these down?
by smicketysmock » Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:18 am
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- Last post by kellybell
Sun May 18, 2008 12:56 am
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Narration - How often and what subjects?
by Julie in MN » Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:35 pm
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- 1806 Views
- Last post by TriciaMR
Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:19 am
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Narration - Kids who have trouble expressing thoughts
by kellybell » Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:47 am
- 8 Replies
- 1363 Views
- Last post by cbollin
Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:23 pm
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Narration - Tips (author response)
by Rebecca » Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:49 pm
- 30 Replies
- 4580 Views
- Last post by Yodergoat
Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:34 am
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Outlining in MFW?
by cbollin » Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:26 am
- 4 Replies
- 797 Views
- Last post by HSmommi2mine
Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:48 pm
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Phonics - Does MFW teach 2nd-3rd grade phonics?
by Rebecca » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:16 pm
- 3 Replies
- 4537 Views
- Last post by Lucy
Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:21 pm
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Phonics - Ideas for kids not sounding out, sight-reading
by Julie in MN » Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:13 pm
- 11 Replies
- 2734 Views
- Last post by carissa
Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:24 pm
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Phonics - Older kids who didn't have phonics
by cbollin » Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:59 pm
- 7 Replies
- 1234 Views
- Last post by Just Clay
Tue Nov 09, 2010 6:11 pm
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PLL - (Primary Language Lessons) - Users describe & compare
by cbollin » Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:03 am
- 58 Replies
- 8899 Views
- Last post by afelton
Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:19 pm
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PLL - Could I use something more independent?
by cbollin » Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:30 pm
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- 2121 Views
- Last post by Rives
Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:54 pm
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PLL - Ideas for using with a very logical, mathmatical child
by cbollin » Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:08 am
- 2 Replies
- 1127 Views
- Last post by 4Truth
Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:13 pm
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PLL - Is it enough?
by cbollin » Wed Oct 05, 2005 6:38 am
- 52 Replies
- 5976 Views
- Last post by erin.kate
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:26 pm
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PLL - Is it too difficult?
by MelissaM » Fri May 18, 2012 7:38 am
- 4 Replies
- 193 Views
- Last post by gratitude
Fri May 18, 2012 11:59 pm
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PLL - Specific lessons
by cbollin » Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:10 am
- 75 Replies
- 7559 Views
- Last post by TammyB
Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:35 pm
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PLL - Wanting to do it all but getting behind
by baileymom » Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:37 am
- 7 Replies
- 1117 Views
- Last post by MelissaM
Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:14 pm
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PLL/ILL - Are there different versions? Extra guides?
by Lucy » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:30 pm
- 35 Replies
- 5682 Views
- Last post by gratitude
Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:20 am
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PLL/ILL - Define Oral Reproduction, Narration, Observation +
by Lucy » Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:10 pm
- 21 Replies
- 4396 Views
- Last post by cbollin
Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:51 pm
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PLL/ILL - Errata in some editions
by Guest » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:54 pm
- 9 Replies
- 4434 Views
- Last post by cbollin
Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:51 am
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PLL/ILL - Is it okay to do these orally?
by kellybell » Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:37 am
- 46 Replies
- 4411 Views
- Last post by gratitude
Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:38 am
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PLL/ILL - Multiple children - Scheduling, multiple copies?
by mrs_mike98 » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:38 pm
- 17 Replies
- 2809 Views
- Last post by jabec
Thu May 10, 2012 11:38 am
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PLL/ILL - Poetry memorization ideas, questions
by tiffany » Wed Apr 13, 2005 7:26 am
- 29 Replies
- 4962 Views
- Last post by Bandy
Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:16 pm
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PLL/ILL - Praise!
by Tina » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:18 pm
- 22 Replies
- 4067 Views
- Last post by s_duguid
Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:00 pm
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PLL/ILL - Should I start back at the beginning?
by Lucy Robertson- » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:55 pm
- 26 Replies
- 4301 Views
- Last post by rebeccal2002
Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:55 pm
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PLL/ILL - Should I start higher if we've done grammar
by Cyndi (AZ) » Sat May 08, 2010 9:51 pm
- 4 Replies
- 762 Views
- Last post by abrightmom
Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:01 pm
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PLL/ILL - What if mom doesn't know how to teach?
by kellybell » Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:48 pm
- 19 Replies
- 4547 Views
- Last post by SandKsmama
Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:42 am
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Read-Alouds - Blessed
by Mallorie » Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:39 pm
- 23 Replies
- 412 Views
- Last post by luv2tch
Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:35 pm
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Read-Alouds - Ideas for reading to fidgety kids
by Julie in MN » Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:44 pm
- 25 Replies
- 4691 Views
- Last post by asheslawson
Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:28 pm
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Read-Alouds - Not an auditory learner, help!
by gv3550 » Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:42 am
- 8 Replies
- 3620 Views
- Last post by Susan on the Space Coast
Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:59 pm
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Reading - 2nd-8th grade skills, comprehension
by Archiver2 » Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:21 pm
- 55 Replies
- 1707 Views
- Last post by Ruby
Mon Nov 05, 2012 7:12 pm
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SP - (Sp. Power) - Instructions are in MFW guides (and here)
by tiffany » Thu May 26, 2005 12:37 pm
- 26 Replies
- 3798 Views
- Last post by Mommy22alyns
Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:31 pm
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SP - (Spelling Power) - Describe how you use this, time,
by cbollin » Tue Aug 02, 2005 6:02 pm
- 44 Replies
- 8368 Views
- Last post by mdarce
Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:47 am
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SP - Delayed Recall Tests
by cbollin » Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:59 pm
- 3 Replies
- 819 Views
- Last post by cbollin
Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:15 am
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SP - Does anyone use extras? Activity Cards, Student Record Book?
by kellybell » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:16 pm
- 32 Replies
- 4386 Views
- Last post by Joyhomeschool
Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:44 pm
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SP - Does it matter which version I have?
by cbollin » Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:18 pm
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- 3483 Views
- Last post by albanyaloe
Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:12 am
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SP - Help with using the CD, including MAC users
by cbollin » Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:49 pm
- 9 Replies
- 1648 Views
- Last post by s_duguid
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:37 am
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SP - Ideas for Step 3
by cbollin » Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:49 am
- 7 Replies
- 1242 Views
- Last post by 8shininglights
Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:13 pm
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SP - Placement
by cbollin » Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:47 am
- 26 Replies
- 3461 Views
- Last post by Cyndi (AZ)
Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:04 am
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SP/Spelling - Method for struggling or very young child
by cbollin » Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:03 pm
- 43 Replies
- 5853 Views
- Last post by sojen
Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:41 pm
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Special Needs - User experiences with MFW Language Arts
by bunnytracks » Sun May 24, 2009 10:15 pm
- 11 Replies
- 1181 Views
- Last post by cbollin
Sun Nov 06, 2011 2:10 pm
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Spelling - Discussion & ideas about spelling rules
by kellybell » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:02 pm
- 40 Replies
- 6702 Views
- Last post by gratitude
Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:14 pm
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Spelling - Do I need this for a good speller?
by kellybell » Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:27 am
- 13 Replies
- 2518 Views
- Last post by LSH in MS
Wed Jun 27, 2012 4:08 pm
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Spelling - Do you correct every written word?
by kellybell » Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:48 pm
- 6 Replies
- 1283 Views
- Last post by TracyLee01026
Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:19 pm
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Spelling - Ideas for teaching
by kellybell » Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:54 am
- 24 Replies
- 4557 Views
- Last post by RachelT
Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:07 pm
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Spelling - Is it okay to do this orally?
by Tina » Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:47 pm
- 4 Replies
- 2407 Views
- Last post by kellybell
Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:10 pm
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Spelling - Why two spelling recommendations?
by cbollin » Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:22 am
- 13 Replies
- 2003 Views
- Last post by cbollin
Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:28 am
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SSS - (Spelling by Sound and Structure) - Experiences
by Guest » Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:02 pm
- 7 Replies
- 2931 Views
- Last post by TurnOurHearts
Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:08 pm
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SSS - Help with specific lessons
by TriciaMR » Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:18 pm
- 3 Replies
- 744 Views
- Last post by cbollin
Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:33 pm
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SSS - Ideas for reinforcing spelling words
by Tina » Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:36 pm
- 20 Replies
- 3515 Views
- Last post by RachelT
Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:34 pm
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SSS - Users answer questions
by mgardenh » Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:14 pm
- 20 Replies
- 1943 Views
- Last post by jasntas
Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:16 pm
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SSS - What if this seems too easy for my 2nd grader?
by TurnOurHearts » Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:43 pm
- 19 Replies
- 4058 Views
- Last post by RachelT
Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:50 am
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Writing - Encouragement for reluctant writers
by Blessed Beth » Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:30 am
- 30 Replies
- 3532 Views
- Last post by momsflowergarden
Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:06 pm
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Writing - How much time to allow for child who loves to write?!
by Jenn in NC » Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:14 am
- 4 Replies
- 1294 Views
- Last post by Jenn in NC
Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:46 am
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Writing - Ideas when ILL & Writing Strands BOTH call for wri
by MJ in IL » Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:32 pm
- 4 Replies
- 2623 Views
- Last post by TriciaMR
Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:43 pm
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Writing - Journaling ideas for extra writing practice
by MJP » Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:29 pm
- 16 Replies
- 3792 Views
- Last post by 1974girl
Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:36 pm
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Writing - Notebook summaries
by cbollin » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:19 pm
- 22 Replies
- 3006 Views
- Last post by thelapps
Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:56 am
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Writing - Quality expectations 1st-6th
by BHelf » Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:05 pm
- 27 Replies
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- Last post by Julie in MN
Fri May 18, 2012 5:07 pm
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Writing - Quantity expectations 1st-6th
by Lisa M » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:11 am
- 28 Replies
- 1456 Views
- Last post by Miriam
Thu May 03, 2012 12:38 pm
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Writing - Sorting Handwriting Mechanics vs. Writing Skills
by Guest » Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:39 pm
- 9 Replies
- 2850 Views
- Last post by Julie in MN
Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:08 pm
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Writing - Typing for reluctant writers, lengthy assignments,
by mgardenh » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:24 am
- 4 Replies
- 589 Views
- Last post by TriciaMR
Sun May 20, 2012 8:27 pm
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Writing - When to begin essays & reports?
by Julie in MN » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:21 am
- 14 Replies
- 3899 Views
- Last post by HSmommi2mine
Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:17 am
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Writing help
by cbollin » Wed Aug 01, 2012 11:16 am
- 2 Replies
- 199 Views
- Last post by bujah4
Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:27 pm
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WS - (Writing Strands) - Praise & descriptions, how it works
by Julie in MN » Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:33 am
- 49 Replies
- 5173 Views
- Last post by annaz
Thu Oct 04, 2012 9:42 pm
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WS - (Writing Strands) - Specific lessons, Level 3
by PaulaA » Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:27 am
- 48 Replies
- 5025 Views
- Last post by cbollin
Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:09 am
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WS - (Writing Strands) - Specific lessons, Levels 4+
by Julie in MN » Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:46 pm
- 9 Replies
- 160 Views
- Last post by CharleneHoell
Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:12 pm
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WS - Author tone
by Lucy » Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:27 pm
- 1 Replies
- 2210 Views
- Last post by Julie in MN
Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:50 pm
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WS - Does this work with reluctant writers?
by cbollin » Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:12 am
- 18 Replies
- 1939 Views
- Last post by Julie in MN
Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:33 am
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WS - Helps for teaching
by cbollin » Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:50 pm
- 31 Replies
- 1630 Views
- Last post by MelissaB
Mon May 07, 2012 8:42 pm
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WS - MFW schedule vs. WS schedule
by Julie in MN » Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:32 am
- 11 Replies
- 1704 Views
- Last post by TriciaMR
Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:29 pm
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WS - Recommendation to start Level 3 in 4th grade (author re
by Marie » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:29 pm
- 14 Replies
- 3486 Views
- Last post by Julie in MN
Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:27 am
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WS - Still recommended if we're not using PLL/ILL?
by Fly2Peace » Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:39 pm
- 8 Replies
- 1087 Views
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Tue May 10, 2011 7:32 pm
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