Cursive and Transcription

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  • February 12, 2017 at 8:06 am
    mrsmccardell
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    My ds9 is learning cursive using the print-to-cursive book. How can I see if he’s copying words-to-phrases (transcription) if he’s slowed down due to the newness of the cursive?  I’m also assuming that this is something I can observe him do, correct?

    He’s been slow to read so should I just continue having him read-aloud to me for 6mos to a year, along with moving to hymns in prose? Do I introduce spelling wisdom and using language well after that?

    With this in mind, where does typing come into play?

    Any additional information appreciated. Thanks!

    April 17, 2017 at 9:32 pm
    Mom2five
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    I would just watch him to see if he is transcribing correctly. Maybe do copy work in cursive once or twice a week. As for the reading, my son is also has been slow to read and I have him read, read, read! And he does read aloud to me daily. I think it’s just practice that makes perfect.

    Also, I quit using hymns in prose and started McGuffey readers for copywork. When he is ready to transcribe, then I will start spelling wisdom

    April 18, 2017 at 12:04 pm
    Karen Smith
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    I would have him continue reading aloud to you until his reading has improved to your satisfaction. You can use Hymns in Prose for Children, a graded reader like the Pathway Readers, or picture books and chapter books for this.

    If you will be requiring him to do all of his writing in cursive, then allow him to become proficient in his cursive writing before deciding if he is at the transcription stage. The Hymns in Prose Copybooks are designed to move your child from larger cursive writing to smaller writing, and from copying directly below the words being copied to copying below a paragraph of text to copy. In this way, the child progresses from copying word-by-word to phrase-by-phrase.

    Once you know your child is transcribing, you can begin Spelling Wisdom and Using Language Well. We recommend that the first half of Spelling Wisdom be used as mostly transcription, gradually transitioning to prepared dictation. Using Language Well will instruct the student on when an exercise will be transcribed and when it will be dictated.

    Typing is introduced as a separate skill. Once learned, it can be used for written narrations, creative writing, and prepared dictation (with spellcheck turned off 🙂) if you desire.

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