Spelling
Each week for Spelling the entire class is pre-tested on the same set of 20 words.
Their pre-tests are scored and then students use the results to put together their
own personalized spelling list. Any words that students miss on their pre-tests
must be put on their personalized list for the week. To make the rest of their
list, students choose words from a "challenge" list. This enables each student
to be challenged at his or her individual level. Spelling tests are given on Fridays.
Students need to be studying their words throughout the week (and not just
on Thursday night). In order to make studying more fun, I've included two
websites below that allow you to put your words into a puzzle.
Scholastic Spelling
AAA Spell