Weekly Homework/Spelling words
week of 11/24:
few those large always show
boots grouped shook school looked hood choose understood afternoon brook zoomed balloon loose soot cartoon
Here are some websites that you and your child might find helpful with spelling...
http://www.funbrain.com/funbrain/spellroo/
http://www.spelling.hemscott.net/
http://www.everydayspelling.com/
And here are some spelling strategies you can try...
| Strategies |
How to Use Them |
| Steps for Spelling New Words |
1. Look at the word and say it. 2. Spell it aloud. 3. Think about it. 4. Picture it. 5. Look at it and write it. 6. Cover, write, and check it. |
| Rhyming Helpers |
Link a word with a rhyming word that is spelled the same at the end: unless mess |
| Problem Parts |
Identify the part of the word that gives you problems and study it extra hard: wrong laughed |
| Creating Memory Tricks |
Link tricky words with a memory helper that has the same problem letters: Tell that mosquito to quit biting me. |
| Using Meaning Helpers |
Pair a word with a shorter, related word that gives a sound clue: act--action hea--health |
| Divide and Conquer |
Divide a word into smaller parts: team/mate beauti/ful ar/ti/fi/cial |
| Pronouncing for Spelling |
Pronounce a word correctly: pro/ba/bly Or make up a secret pronunciation: choc/o/late |
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