While we do not do traditional spelling word lists, there is a list of "first grade accountable words" which students should be able to read and write by the end of first grade. Each week we focus on 1-2 of these words and incorporate them into our spelling and word work routines.
We also study many different spelling patterns or "chunks". This learning transfers into reading and writing skills. Each week on MONDAYS we will give a pre-assessment of 8 words with the chunk of the week as well as the accountable words for the week. On FRIDAYS after we have worked with the words and chunks throughout the week, students take a post-assessment with 8 words to see how they have grown. The words are different from Monday to Friday so we can see if the skills are truly transferring. This way students aren't just memorizing a list of words, but can understand and apply new patterns.
Word work time is built into our schedule each day. Students will learn through a variety of activities with these words and chunks such as: webs, scavenger hunts, writing sentences or stories, interactive writings, activity pages, and more!
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