Word Work

We are officially starting spelling words! Yes, we have been working with spelling all first quarter, but now we well be starting testing on specific words.

Each week students will be given 4 high frequency words to study for the week. In addition to these 4 words, your child will bring home a word sort sheet. On this sheet there will be different words that fit into categories or word families. Students will be working with these word sorts all week and then they will be tested on some of the words on Fridays. 

This week, our whole class has the same word sort. We are learning and practicing our routines with these words for the week. For some students, these words may seem too easy, others just right, and some a little difficult. For this week, that's okay because we are working through this sort as a group.

In the upcoming weeks, your child will be given words more appropriate for their spelling level. With this model, not all students will have the same words as their classmates. We are excited to get this new spelling program up and running! 

Thanks for your patience and understanding. Watch for more information next week.