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)
Phonemic awareness practice, often involving segmentation and syllables
Word dictation (using the 'pop, write, check' method)
Sentence dictation

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


Topics by Week 

Week of September 9: Short Vowels
Week of September 16:  C v. K 
Week of September 23: Consonant Digraphs
Week of September 30: Blends
Week of October 7 Open and Closed Syllable
Week of October 14 : NO CLASS
Week of October 21: -ck, -tch, 
Week of October 28: FLOSS rule
Week of November 4: -ic endings
Week of November 11: Y as a vowel
Week of November 18: Soft C and G
Week of November 25: NO CLASS
Week of December 2: Magic E
Week of December 9: ge/dge
Week of December 16: Vowel Team syllables (AI/AY) 
Week of January 6: Vowel Team syllables (EE/EA)
Week of January 13: Vowel Team Syllables (OA, OE, OW)
Week of January 20: Bossy R (ar/or)
Week of January 27: Bossy R (er/ir/ur)
Week of February 3: Long I (igh, ie)
Week of February 10: /oy/
Week of February 17: /ow/
Week of February 24: /au/
Week of March 3: /oo/
Week of March 10, 17: NO CLASS
Week of March 24: Adjacent Vowels
Week of March 31: CLe syllables
Week of April 7: i and o before two consonants

New topics will continue into the fall. Dates will be updated by December.

Enhance your spelling skills with me!