Spelling+Blog


 * Let's get **reacquainted** with some **terminology**. We will always be on the hunt for the following. Each term is followed by a list of examples. **//These lists can change according to the area of the country, or world, you live in. Can you guess why?//**


 * blend**- two or more consonants when combined make a certain sound and two sounds are heard. (bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, sk, sl, sp, st, sw, spr, str)


 * digraphs**- two or more consonants, when combined, make a certain sound and one sound is heard. (ch, sh, th, tch, sch, wh, ng, nk, ph)


 * diphthongs**- two vowels, when combined, make a certain sound and not necessarily the sound of either vowel present. (ou, oi, oo, ow, ai, ay, ea, ee, ie)


 * //Click the document file below//** to view the highlighted vocabulary taken from our spelling units. These words have been chosen to help build the children's vocabulary in order to enhance their word choice when writing. We will use these words as part of our word study program. We will study the definition, part of speech, prefixes and suffixes that can be added in order to change a word's meaning as well as magically change its part of speech, and use them in our everyday chatter as well as writing. It would be very helpful if you try and use these words at home as well. The more the children hear these words being used, the more quickly they become part of their everyday vocabulary.



New spelling lists will typically be introduced on a Wednesday so that we have three days of word study in class. The children will always have a weekend to continue to practice independently; a review will be given on Monday with the spelling test on Tuesday. Of course, days off during the week will alter our spelling test schedule, so adjustments will need to be made. ||


 * Spelling introduced on Wednesday, 9-5-12 (//test on Tuesday, 9-11-12)//**

Use the **Quia flash cards** to practice for your spelling test. Ugh! You will hear my voice! Next week, you will record the words! I would much rather hear you recite the words. Practice EVERY night! Do not open the links in Google Chrome. They do not work in that browser.

Quia Flash Cards Unit 1 Basic List

Quia Flash Cards Unit 1 Review and Challenge List

These are the specialty words from the above lists that you will need to include in writing activities. You will make word cards with definitions to put in your personal word wall folder: **prompt, swift, intact, tepid, deft**.


 * Spelling introduced on Tuesday, 9-11-12 (Test will be on next Tuesday, 9-18-12)**

Use **Spelling City- Spelling City to practice words. You have your user name and password written in your daily planner.**


 * 9-21-12**
 * Spelling Unit 3 introduced (Long and Short Vowel words). Test will be Friday, September 28th.**
 * If you misplace your spelling activity cards for this week, you can download them from this file.**


 * 10-1-12**
 * Spelling Unit 4 introduced (oo, ou, o, oi). Test will be Tuesday, October 9. the challenge words are taut, sought, haul,adjoin**
 * If you misplace the spelling activity cards for this week, you can download them from this file.**