In addition to the individualized instruction of the Mayfield books, we will be enjoying a story each week from our reading series.  Our spelling patterns, grammar lessons and reading strategies come from this story. 

Spelling List: 

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Spelling Hints

 I want your child to be a speller, not just a memorizer, so your child will know 8 of the words,  The other 4 words will be words having vowels pattern we have worked on before, but your child won't know what they are.  We call these mystery words.  You can practice at home by spelling words that rhyme with the words we have now and practicing words that have our previously learned vowel patterns.  

There will also be 2 bonus words each week.  These words come from our Social Studies and Science units.  They will be worth 2 points each.  I will sound out each of the mystery words and bonus words.  

Ways to Practice Spelling Words

1.  Type them on the computer using a word processor program.

2.  Write them in cornmeal - put a thin layer of cornmeal in a pan and write the words with your finger.

3.  Write them in ketchup - put ketchup in a baggie and seal it.  Lay the bag on the table and write the letters on the bag.  As you press down the ketchup moves leaving a white letter.

4. Do a practice test.  If any words are missed, write them 3 times each.

5.  Draw a picture to go with each word.

6.  Write them in chalk on the driveway or sidewalk.

7.  Write them in the sand or mud with a stick.

8.  Spell them with magnetic letters on the refrigerator.

9.  Cut our letters from the newspaper of magazines to spell each word.

10. Finger paint the words.

11.  Visit Spelling City to practice the words, play a game or take a practice test.