Homeschool Spelling Programby Marcie Ciampi Prepare this free homeschool spelling program in under an hour and use the technique for years to come. Take a little time and make your own individualized spelling lists.
Homeschool Spelling ProgramFollow these easy steps and in less than an hour you'll have your own workbook-free, cohesive, child-centered, homeschool spelling program. I have included estimated times in parentheses. You can utilize this program weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Adapt and modify the spelling program to fit your child's learning style and ability level. Spectrum Spelling Program 1. Find high-frequency words for your child's ability level. At this link you can click on Sitton Spelling link for individual lists by grades or do what I do and test your child on all the words.
1200 high-frequency words
*tip: you can trim down your list by eliminating words your child already knows. Give them a quick oral pre-quiz of the first 100 words or use a similar method. 3. Each week you are teaching spelling add 2-5 words from your child's weekly reading material in any subject to your "base list" or original chunk of high-frequency words. This can include textbooks, poems, novels, etc. (5 minutes) 4. Each week add 2-5 words from your child's weekly work. This can include dictation, essays, reports, etc.(5 minutes) 5. Each week add 2-5 words from learning experiences. This can include field trips, science experiments, skits, etc.(5 minutes) 6. Give a spelling pre-test on the first day, assign activities in between, and give a post-test on the last day. Carry over missed words onto the next week's list.
No portion of this article may be copied without prior permission. Homeschool Spelling Evaluation1. Give a spelling pre-evaluation/practice evaluation the first day. Don’t call it a spelling “test”.2. Focus on spelling. Avoid pointing out errors in penmanship, letter formation, alignment of words on page, neatness, or numbering. 3. Use spelling words in context. Say the word once. Use the word in a sentence. Repeat the word. 4. Provide Variety. Alternate the test paper and writing utensils. Try different mediums such as: pen, chalk, marker, highlighter, graph paper, lined paper, computer, sidewalk, oral test. 5. Accentuate the Positive. Use praise to encourage the words the child spelled correctly. “You got ten words correct. Good Job.” “You only have five words you need to practice more.” 6. Write a new spelling list based on the words your child misspelled only. 7. Choose spelling activities to do throughout the week. 8. Give a post-evaluation 5-7 days later. 9. Transfer any words the child misspelled onto the next week’s list.
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