Spelling Words (Week of Sep. 12)

 Spelling List A

Cat	Hat	Sat	Rat
Bat	Mat	Pat	Chat

 

Spelling List B

Car	Bar	Far	Art
Star	Char	Scar	Start

Here are the spelling words for this week. Students are asked toe choose one list to practice for the week, based on which list feels like a good challenge for them. Typically, List A is derived from Grade 1 spelling words, and List B from Grade 2, but it is not uncommon for a Grade 2 student to feel more comfortable using List A, and vise-versa. I will adjust the difficulty levels of each spelling list if I notice that students are finding them too easy or too challenging. Also, trying both lists is a great way for students to challenge themselves!

Students will practice their spelling words three times in class over the course of the week. I also encourage additional practice at home, which is why I will post new spelling words on the blog each week! This is completely optional of course.

At the end of each week, we have a very casual, 'just for fun' spelling quiz. I think these quizzes are an excellent way of introducing students to the idea of a 'test setting', in which they must complete their work independently and without the help of classroom materials. The skills students develop through writing spelling quizzes in early grades will help them feel comfortable when taking more formal tests later on. These quizzes also help me identify which letters or letter blends seem to be causing problems for students, which will help me to teach more effectively.

Our first spelling quiz will be on Friday, September 18. 

If you have any questions, please fee free to email me at zalink@cbe.ab.ca! 

Good luck!