Everyday Math Spelling: Sitton Spelling "Discovering how words work~not memorization for a word test" Sitton Spelling is a research-based approach to spelling and word-skill literacy. It is a different approach to spelling~ it is focused on strategies, not short-term memorization. To help you understand how spelling will work, here is a typical unit: Day 1: Word Preview- visual skill-building activity Exercise Express- Activity may vary- sorting, fixing, or stretching-the-word activity Day 2: Seeds for Sowing Skills- Word work (examples: words ending in /j/, prefix, suffix) Day 3: Seeds for Sowing Skills- Word work Day 4: Build Skillful Writers- Examples of work include: Homophone practice, proofreading Day 5: Test Ready & Take Home Task Day 6: Cloze Story Word Test/Review (recycled Core Words) Day 7: Skill Test/Proofreading Test What you can expect: *Units will last 5-8 days depending on content. *One-two homework practice assignments per unit. *Review and Skills tests are given at the end of each unit- not necessarily on a Friday. *After unit assessments, a Words to Learn List will be generated. Students will take home the list and should practice these words at least twice throughout the next unit. Grading: The final spelling grade for each trimester acknowledges students' performance mainly on-
Definition of Terms: Core Words~ high frequency writing words that appear several times throughout a lesson. These are a list of 1200 words that are divided by grade levels 1-8. (If you would like a copy, let me know) Words to Learn~ are a combination of Core Words (misspelled or misused on tests), and any other words misspelled in everyday work or from Topical Words. Priority Words~ Core words designated as "no excuses" words. Students have a copy of these words in the Spelling section of their binder. |