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Working on a sentence longer-term helps to reinforce new concepts. Applying the blends (above) (st, th), the -r controlled vowel (ir), the vowel digraph (oi), and a difficult letter/sound /x/. "Stir the oil into the mix."
Words that cannot be decoded or are commonly read, need to be taught as "Sight Words". Find books that support the words you want your child to work on, then teach spelling patterns.
Grouping spelling concepts together and teaching them repetitively helps kids remember them. "Cc & Gg followed by e, i, or y changes from the hard sound to the soft sound."
Spelling and writing are integral parts of literacy instruction and must be included systematically and explicitly in any literacy program. Explicit spelling and writing instruction are even more critical for students with dyslexia or other reading difficulties.
"The truth is that learning to read, write, and spell all help reinforce each other. Moreover, learning to spell enhances reading, writing, and literacy skills for young children in elementary school (IMSE)."
Half of all English words can be spelled just on the basis of letter-sound correspondence. Find fun letter/sound games to play at home!
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Start Your Own Free Library
Free community libraries are popping up everywhere, and you can make one, too! It’s a great way to connect with your community and have your students share their love of reading with others.
Keep Track of Your Students’ Reading Online
Keep Track of Your Students’ Reading Online
With Reading Rewards—kids can log their books and their time spent reading them. The free version allows parents to double-check the time spent, and students can earn Reading Reward credits for every minute spent reading.
Family Moves
Our children need movement infused into their learning. Here are fun "Motervators" for your enjoyment & teaching...
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