Where can I order/find out info about EIS?.... (Classical Sources Message Board)

Where can I order/find out info about EIS?....
Author: Judy G.	September 11, 1999 at 19:04:52
in reply to: Re: Spelling Power /Thanks KC* posted by Sonya on June 12, 1999 at 08:22:23*

I've never heard of it before. We use Spelling Power, and I like it with reservations. I, too, am looking for the "perfect" spelling program! I like some things about "Tricks of the Trade", but not enough to use it for a whole program. So I'd love to find out more about this one, because I've eliminated just about everything else. My pet peeve is that the "spelling" rules that most programs teach are either reading rules, or spelling/reading rules mixed together. The rules should teach what spelling choices you have when you hear a certain sound; therefore grouping g as in gym and j as in jam together would be spelling, but grouping hard g and soft g together would be reading. Who sells EIS, or is there a website that describes it?
> > I can't really compare...haven't even seen the EIS, but I've ordered it...literally taking my SP order out of the mail. The bottom line I did was "teacher intensiveness"...EIS sounds much more independent, and SP more teacher directive. There have been MANY positive posts on the Sonlight board FOR SP, but most of these came from just one person. Then, recently there were 2 or 3 detailed negative posts on the classed loop re: SP. I would repost them, but don't know if that is proper message board ettiquette! In summary, these few moms said:
> >
> > -doesn't teach rules enough -introduces too many varied
> > spellings at one time without explanations -labor intensive
> > for teacher -great ideas, but not organized well -not
> > cohesive
> >
> > I personally liked the fact that EIS has chants and rules for each lesson learned, the student can use a headset to do their work, and the whole idea of the animals is intriguing; my guys LOVE animals and animal studies. I *do* wonder what the "lessons" will be like, and also how IEW says they can "guarantee" the learning! I haven't assaulted Andrew with my many questions yet because of his recent/current move...but plan to call him when his "dust" settles down! Will share anything he tells me....
> >
> > Happy hunting! KC
>
> Thanks KC. I like the independent sound of EIS also.Let me
> know what you hear about that guarantee.Sonya

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> I've never heard of it before. We use Spelling Power, and I like it with reservations. I, too, am looking for the "perfect" spelling program! I like some things about "Tricks of the Trade", but not enough to use it for a whole program. So I'd love to find out more about this one, because I've eliminated just about everything else. My pet peeve is that the "spelling" rules that most programs teach are either reading rules, or spelling/reading rules mixed together. The rules should teach what spelling choices you have when you hear a certain sound; therefore grouping g as in gym and j as in jam together would be spelling, but grouping hard g and soft g together would be reading. Who sells EIS, or is there a website that describes it? > > > I can't really compare...haven't even seen the EIS, but I've ordered it...literally taking my SP order out of the mail. The bottom line I did was "teacher intensiveness"...EIS sounds much more independent, and SP more teacher directive. There have been MANY positive posts on the Sonlight board FOR SP, but most of these came from just one person. Then, recently there were 2 or 3 detailed negative posts on the classed loop re: SP. I would repost them, but don't know if that is proper message board ettiquette! In summary, these few moms said: > > > > > > -doesn't teach rules enough -introduces too many varied > > > spellings at one time without explanations -labor intensive > > > for teacher -great ideas, but not organized well -not > > > cohesive > > > > > > I personally liked the fact that EIS has chants and rules for each lesson learned, the student can use a headset to do their work, and the whole idea of the animals is intriguing; my guys LOVE animals and animal studies. I do wonder what the "lessons" will be like, and also how IEW says they can "guarantee" the learning! I haven't assaulted Andrew with my many questions yet because of his recent/current move...but plan to call him when his "dust" settles down! Will share anything he tells me.... > > > > > > Happy hunting! KC > > > > Thanks KC. I like the independent sound of EIS also.Let me > > know what you hear about that guarantee.Sonya
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