The two-volume Simply Classical Spelling series features an incremental,
multi-sensory approach with an oral/aural emphasis. Each consumable Workbook
contains 34 weekly lessons, and is all-inclusive with teaching notes,
assessments and student pages. The lessons include targeted Word Study
exercises to promote linguistic awareness, cognitive flexibility, and improved
spelling skills. Designed for cognitive ages 6-8 years, this series is commonly
used with the Memoria Press Simply Classical Level 2 program, although
it can also be used with other curriculum to improve foundational spelling
skills.
Book 1 begins once a child is able to spell words from
short-vowel word families (such as cat, bat). It covers beginning sight words,
consonant digraphs and blends taught through tracing, oral spelling and writing
simple words.
Book 2 includes more advanced combinations of phonograms,
multi-syllabic words, dictation exercises and challenging words to know. Dictation exercises are more developed. Dictation exercises are more developed. Required supplements
include the Classical
Phonics book and Phonics
Flashcards from Memoria Press.
