Spelling

= __Weekly Spelling Lists__ =
 * ===== ** Weekly spelling lists are based on our new reading series, Reading Street. ** =====
 * ===== ** Spelling tests will be administered every Friday. ** =====
 * ===== ** Students will be given their spelling lists on Mondays and they will also be available by clicking on the appropriate links below. ** =====
 * ===== ** Students are expected to study their spelling words EVERY night of the week so they are prepared for their test. ** =====
 * =====** Students will be graded on spelling and capitalization . **=====

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__** Activities to Practice Spelling Words **__

Have a family member/friend give you a written practice spelling test.
==**After a family member gives you a practice spelling test, circle the words you spelled incorrectly. Then practice these words individually using the following suggestions... **==

 d  dr  dra  draf  draft
 * Write each spelling word in your neatest cursive handwriting.
 * Write each spelling word 3 times each.
 * Break each word into syllables and place a dash between each syllable. (Example for the word ‘staple’: sta-ple)
 * Use “Stairsteps” writing. Write the words as if they are stairs, adding one letter each time. Example for the word ‘draft’
 * Write your spelling words in alphabetical order, then write them in reverse alphabetical order.
 * For each spelling word, write your own creative sentence. The sentence must have context clues to help the reader to know what the meaning of the spelling word is.
 * Practice your spelling words on the following website: [|http://www.spellingcity.com].

 You don't need to be registered to use SpellingCity!  Simply click on the "STUDENT" tab. <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Scroll down to and click on the "Find A List" link. <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Type in my name (Michelle Robinson) and click "Search". <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Make sure you choose the Michelle Robinson from Grandview Elementary.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';">Create a word search including each word with the following website: [|http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com]