Thanks so much for bringing in the awesome goodies/toys for the treasure box:) The students have been so excited about our new reward program.
Also, your student should be bringing home "spelling words" this week. We have been assessing them using spelling inventory assessments. There are various levels/stages of spelling: letter-name, within word, syllables and affixes, and derivational relations. There are also early, middle, and late stages to each level. We have each student assessed, then placed in the spelling group that is at their level. At first the list may seem easy, this is purposefully done so that the student can build confidence and be able to catch on to the activities. The lists will become progressively more difficult as the weeks go on. The homework for these groups are as follows:
Monday: OPEN SORT
This is the time for the student to sort any way they choose: by beginning sound, living or nonliving, number of syllables, etc.
Tuesday: CLOSED SORT
During groups on Tuesday the students will learn the sort they will be studying for the week. They will practice this sort on Tuesday night.
Wednesday: SPEED SORT
How fast can they sort their word list?
Thursday: PRACTICE/TEACH SORT
This is a night to practice the sort by teaching the sort to someone else.
When the students learn the patterns for words, this aides in the correct spelling of words with similar patterns later on, and tends to carry over in their writing. When a student is giving a list to memorize, they may be able to write it correctly for the test, but may not carry over into their writing. Also, this is more fun than writing a word ten times and using it in a sentence. SNORE. So have fun with the lists:) We will be making two copies: one for home, and one for school so don't worry about them bringing their words back to school. Thanks again for all of your help and support!
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