Mastering spelling can be challenging, even for strong readers. Our class offers explicit, systematic spelling instruction to help students succeed. Using 'Pop-its' or alternatives, we'll segment words, match sound/spelling combinations, and build essential spelling skills through engaging lessons.

Each class includes:

A 'Super Important Question'
Mini-lessons on spelling rules or patterns (with games or activities)
Word dictation (using the 'pop, write, check' method when necessary)
Sentence dictation

Weekly word lists for additional at-home practice activities are provided.

Topics by Week 

Week of September 9: Schwa (hints for the vowel)
Week of September 16: Reasons for silent e part 1 (magic, soft c/g)
Week of September 23: Reasons for silent e part 2 (plurals, function words)
Week of September 30: Compound words
Week of October 7: Common silent consonants (wr, kn, gn, mb, gu)
Week of October 14: NO CLASS
Week of October 21: Words with -ion suffix (s)
Week of October 28: Words with -ion suffix (t)
Week of November 4: : Words with ate+ion suffixes (ation)
Week of November 11: Words with a in unaccented syllables
Week of November 18: -able and ible
Week of November 25: NO CLASS
Week of December 2: ei and ie
Week of December 9: -ture
Week of December 16: -ance and -ence
Weeks of December 23 and 30: NO CLASS
Week of January 6: -er/or/ar at the end
Week of January 13:-age
Week of January 20: Words with ph (/f/)and ch (/k/) (Greek)
Week of January 27: Ex- prefix
Week of February 3: cle v cal
Week of February 10: Words ending in /ul/ (il, el, al, le)
Week of February 17: us v ous
Week of February 24: -ate
Week of March 3: eigh, ough, augh


Enhance your spelling skills with me!