tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.comments2016-04-04T11:57:45.935-07:00Mother Tongue HomeschoolingAmy Beckstead Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01722416326961147801noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-71646590806615124982016-04-04T11:57:45.935-07:002016-04-04T11:57:45.935-07:00Hi! I realize that you wrote this post quite a wh...Hi! I realize that you wrote this post quite a while ago and am wondering after using Spelling Wisdom for that long how it ended up working for your kids. I have one natural speller and one natural misspeller and I've just started using Book 1 with my misspeller. She's been spelling the words correctly so far, but I suspect that the correct spellings are simply in her short-term memory, so that she only has to remember them long enough to quickly write them down after studying the model. I, too, chose this curriculum because I read that it followed the Suzuki Method, but am confused because the Suzuki Method relies heavily on review, and I don't see how Spelling Wisdom reviews old words (perhaps it does later, as we are only on the 6th exercise). Anyway, I'd appreciate your perspective now that you've used it awhile.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094095841007523918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-25708829507465648232013-07-24T12:25:36.945-07:002013-07-24T12:25:36.945-07:00I teach sentence diagramming to my college student...I teach sentence diagramming to my college students because it makes them slow down and analyze language, a critical thinking skill too many lack. This helps with reading comprehension and sentence formation. I've also started teaching it on Udemy with great success. : ) Amy Lynn Hesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772085814367432248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-84243095604388576382012-07-13T08:55:18.908-07:002012-07-13T08:55:18.908-07:00For writing poetry and even prose that is not bori...For writing poetry and even prose that is not boring or mundane, diagramming sentences can only help?Kevin Bacheminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06351585311668664426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-59574204464814817292012-05-01T16:30:28.788-07:002012-05-01T16:30:28.788-07:00Anonymous,
I meant all of the above when I said, ...Anonymous,<br /><br />I meant all of the above when I said, "In the beginning was the word": order, reason, rationality, even God, as revealed by language and grammar. You oversimplified my meaning in your reading.Amy Beckstead Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722416326961147801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-6073353572061217592012-05-01T11:30:23.256-07:002012-05-01T11:30:23.256-07:00You mention that "In the beginning was the wo...You mention that "In the beginning was the word"....but here the source for "word" is the greek "logos" which more accurately means order, reason, rationality, etc. Sometimes it is translated as "word" (because language is indicative of reason and rationality) and sometimes it is even translated as "God"...in the sense that the source of the logos could be understood as God. But the word "logos" cannot be reduced to the simple meaning of "word"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-23839443761454624602012-01-08T00:21:32.310-08:002012-01-08T00:21:32.310-08:00@ Thibault: reading comprehension must not be your...@ Thibault: reading comprehension must not be your forte. No where in this poster does the writer say that this concept is necessary for language fluency. Seems to me some one feels inadequate. I also find it a bit bitter on your part that you capitalize what sentence diagramming DOES NOT do instead on what IT DOES DO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-57151068407149423372011-05-07T08:31:25.219-07:002011-05-07T08:31:25.219-07:00For Z, I have always used "zippers zip,"...For Z, I have always used "zippers zip," then pretend that you are zipping up a jacket while saying "ZZZZ." I've used "yaks yack" for y, but it's not my favorite. I think I will try "yo-yos yo-yo" this time around, then pretend to yo yo, because it seems fun for the kids. The more the activity resembles a game they play, the more my kids have enjoyed it.Amy Beckstead Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722416326961147801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-88585490774435880382011-05-04T15:03:41.835-07:002011-05-04T15:03:41.835-07:00My Sister in Law, Rebecca (above) forwarded your b...My Sister in Law, Rebecca (above) forwarded your blog to me. Love your approach and ideas. I was looking over and creating the flashcards from your mom's blog, but cannot find anything for Y and Z. Can you tell me what you do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-84555789529025325572011-04-07T06:08:24.511-07:002011-04-07T06:08:24.511-07:00Dictation is a big part of the German curriculum. ...Dictation is a big part of the German curriculum. I had to do it with my German exchange teacher in HS. It is a good way to work on spelling, grammar, and helps with writing too. I think I am a natural non-speller, although I still remember the rules from elementary school.Greg and Nicole Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108304349467691975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-10607863831446747762011-04-06T13:21:51.548-07:002011-04-06T13:21:51.548-07:00I was actually going to call you to ask you what s...I was actually going to call you to ask you what spelling program you use! Thank you for this!Tatianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747535811049439093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-89319830170512282522011-03-31T08:41:25.778-07:002011-03-31T08:41:25.778-07:00Thibault doesn't understand the FULL use and u...Thibault doesn't understand the FULL use and understanding of diagramming sentences. So sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-75860894207540255572011-01-14T17:53:37.522-08:002011-01-14T17:53:37.522-08:00This was interesting! Thanks for sharing!This was interesting! Thanks for sharing!Tatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04584969541189857119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-16634733356583405022010-11-03T22:43:52.838-07:002010-11-03T22:43:52.838-07:00Thanks for sharing. Mission statements seem impor...Thanks for sharing. Mission statements seem important yet unrealistic. I was able to write my own when I got a recipe box for Christmas. Every time I read my scriptures, I would write down one thing that was important to me on a card and put it in the box. When I finished the Boook of Mormon, I had a box full of ideals that were meaningful to me. If I heard a talk or idea that stood out, I did the same. The final process involved me picking out the cards I liked best and melding them into a mission statement.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651397852947328761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-16360648183904358682010-10-16T08:54:39.924-07:002010-10-16T08:54:39.924-07:00What great discussions to have with your children!...What great discussions to have with your children! I like how you included them on the family decision.Tatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04584969541189857119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-58085156578915306732010-10-10T20:35:21.231-07:002010-10-10T20:35:21.231-07:00What a great activity! I love it!What a great activity! I love it!Tatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04584969541189857119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-9024151356211158892010-10-05T22:32:03.161-07:002010-10-05T22:32:03.161-07:00I love have you bask in life's imperfections.I love have you bask in life's imperfections.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651397852947328761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-54764298579874808862010-09-20T17:42:11.588-07:002010-09-20T17:42:11.588-07:00For the purposes of gaining FLUENCY IN A LANGUAGE,...For the purposes of gaining FLUENCY IN A LANGUAGE, sentence diagramming is of absolute not use.<br /><br />Sure, sentence diagramming will help you learn something about a language but it does not help in gaining fluency.<br /><br />Here's an analogy: a socio-linguist can learn something about the relationship between Spanish (a language) and Mexican culture. But what he learns about Spanish language in Mexican culture WILL NOT help him or her gain fluency in Spanish, because gaining fluency is not contingent on learning particular sociolinguistic elements of a language.<br /><br />Likewise, sentence diagramming is helpful to understand the deeper underpinnings of a language but those underpinnings DO NOT HELP you gaining fluency.<br /><br />I speak French and Chinese, and I have never learnt to sentence diagram in either of those languages and wouldn't know how. I also obviously know English, but I also can't sentence diagram that language either.<br /><br />Gaining fluency in a language is not that much dependent on parsing out the grammatical and other underpinnings of a language. You can gain fluency in a language in effective ways that do not require you to be a linguist in that language!thibault halpernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06706722311593453930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-6068145471981000302010-09-17T14:42:03.561-07:002010-09-17T14:42:03.561-07:00Cute thoughts. Last night, Chris had to remove som...Cute thoughts. Last night, Chris had to remove some glass that was embedded deep in my foot. While he was at it, he got a few other things too...okay, one other splinter. Anyway, I relate. Alice NEVER takes shoes with us in the car...how is this possible for an almost five year old? We usually find some random ballet or tap shoes to get us by...but sheesh!Rebecca Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504769210970138851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-52388215417413707642010-09-12T16:53:03.689-07:002010-09-12T16:53:03.689-07:00Great example. I hope this is something my own ch...Great example. I hope this is something my own children will learn.Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715799832445870500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-11259481001671904752010-09-09T22:53:30.516-07:002010-09-09T22:53:30.516-07:00This is a touching story. The part that I find to...This is a touching story. The part that I find touching is that your kids care that much about your feelings. Our kids do the same. I'm going to read this to them and I think they'll appreciate it.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651397852947328761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-15890781329677106482010-08-22T22:24:25.472-07:002010-08-22T22:24:25.472-07:00Brilliant! I will try this with Ella and Avery.Brilliant! I will try this with Ella and Avery.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651397852947328761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-20151126935723530842010-08-21T06:41:46.871-07:002010-08-21T06:41:46.871-07:00I appreciated time limits also, mainly because it ...I appreciated time limits also, mainly because it gets me started. I rarely finish the project in the allotted time but the mere idea of it only taking me '15 minutes' motivates me to begin and once you begin it's so much easier to finish.Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715799832445870500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-45735525150152108972010-08-19T22:52:08.672-07:002010-08-19T22:52:08.672-07:00I enjoy your blog. It feels thoughtful, well writ...I enjoy your blog. It feels thoughtful, well written, and uplifting. I believe in the fifteen minute principle too.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651397852947328761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-91588484727846967672010-08-15T12:36:02.316-07:002010-08-15T12:36:02.316-07:00I could do better at all those things.....a nice l...I could do better at all those things.....a nice list of goals to keep balance...Greg and Nicole Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108304349467691975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199700660914112276.post-51623722793794680152010-06-13T16:26:07.567-07:002010-06-13T16:26:07.567-07:00That's a good way to make it meaningful.That's a good way to make it meaningful.Amy Beckstead Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722416326961147801noreply@blogger.com