You received a Words Their Way Spelling News handout earlier this year. It informed you about our spelling program that helps kids interact with words and identify patterns to become more successful spellers. Students continue to receive a weekly sort at their level. Check out some photos of students at work with their word sorts! Ask your child to tell you about the weekly activities. I hope you've been able to review their spelling tests each week. They are doing a great job applying the patterns and rules of words.
Students have become very familiar with our routine for spelling and word work. Students follow a schedule in working with their word sort each day with a spelling test on Friday.
Monday- Cut, Read, Sort and identify patterns
Tuesday- Sort, Read and Highlight chunks or patterns
Wednesday- Sort, Read and Blind Sort with a buddy (or word hunt)
Thursday- Sort, Read and Write Sort
Friday- Sort, Read and Glue Sort
A sort comes home each Monday with your child so you know what their focus is. Students are becoming more independent in explaining their sort and discussing the patterns. Students know how to work with their sort at school. The sort is provided as a home resource and are encouraged to use there as well.
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