Spelling:
Spelling groups will be part of students' reading class. We will be using Words Their Way - a resource in Washington County for spelling and word study. This "program" uses word sorts for students to learn the "rules" of the English language and spelling. All students will be given a spelling inventory in the beginning of the year. This inventory allows me to place students according to
their specific needs.
Each week, I will meet with spelling groups on Mondays to conduct a small group time. During this time, students will be introduced to their words, we will conduct a word sort, and discuss the big idea of that week's group of words. At the end of group time, students will be given their spelling list for the week, which will be glued into their spelling spiral. Their spelling list will have 24 words. They will only be tested on 10 from the list but then 5 extra that are not on their list but follow the same pattern or rule. Students are then expected to complete spelling homework Monday through Thursday. Assignments they can choose from are on the "Homework Menu" - found on this site, as well as in their spelling spiral. Students will be tested on their spelling words on Fridays unless they are told otherwise.
You can also find the list of spelling words posted on this site each week. That way, if a student forgets his/her spelling spiral, s/he may still complete their homework.
their specific needs.
Each week, I will meet with spelling groups on Mondays to conduct a small group time. During this time, students will be introduced to their words, we will conduct a word sort, and discuss the big idea of that week's group of words. At the end of group time, students will be given their spelling list for the week, which will be glued into their spelling spiral. Their spelling list will have 24 words. They will only be tested on 10 from the list but then 5 extra that are not on their list but follow the same pattern or rule. Students are then expected to complete spelling homework Monday through Thursday. Assignments they can choose from are on the "Homework Menu" - found on this site, as well as in their spelling spiral. Students will be tested on their spelling words on Fridays unless they are told otherwise.
You can also find the list of spelling words posted on this site each week. That way, if a student forgets his/her spelling spiral, s/he may still complete their homework.