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Reading Curriculum Curricular resources to help you make the most of your homeschool reading program.     Odds and Ends Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Reading Comprehension Writing Fiction Reading Lists Looking for a new book series to hook your kids into reading? Check out this reading list for loads of suggestions. Contests and Classes Don't forget to look for reading and language arts related contests that will add a spark to your homeschooling. [Return to Top] Phonemic Awareness Barton Reading and Spelling An Orton-Gillingham influenced reading program designed for children with reading disabilities. The program emphasize phonemic awareness and fluency skills. Sonday System An Orton-Gillingham approach to remediating reading problems rooted in phonemic awareness and fluency issues. [Return to Top] Phonics Hooked on Phonics: Learn to Read Kindergarten 25% OFF!! Phonics from A to Z (2nd Edition) (Scholastic Teaching Strategies) Month-by-Month Phonics for First Grade: Systematic, Multilevel Instruction for First Grade (Month-By-Month (Scholastic)) Reader Rabbit Learn to Read With Phonics [Return to Top] Vocabulary and Spelling eSpindle A custom-tailored web-based vocabulary curriculum that teaches how words sound, what they mean, and how they're used in context. Spelling Power, 4th Edition A multi-sensory vocabulary and spelling program. Read more about Spelling Power in the FAQ section. Caesar's Engligh An elementary level vocabulary building program that uses Latin roots. All About Spelling A multi-sensory approach to spelling,with built-in a review system and reinforcement activities. Word Within the Word Program Middle and secondary level vocabulary building that uses an etymological approach, and not memorization. [Return to Top] Reading Comprehension BrainPOP for Home Schools Rated A+ By Parents www.BrainPOP.com Auditory learners can improve comprehension skills with BrainPOP videos and quizzes in a wide variety of subject areas. [Return to Top] Writing 6+1 Writing Traits Discover a different approach to teaching writing that develops ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation. Use the material freely from the website or buy 6 + 1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide (Grades 3 and Up) Write At Home A web-based writing program for grades 6-12. net.Tutor A good place to start to learn how to evaluate online research resources. Think Tank Get help with refining a research topic for your next report or project. NoteStar An Internet utility site that helps students write their research reports. [Return to Top]

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