Week 1
Lesson 1
Week 1: Short A words with CVC, CCVC, CCVC like in, “sat, glad, sand, grand” 
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 2
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 3
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 2
Lesson 4
Week 2: Long E words with 'ee' and 'ea' like in, "speak, beep, and seal"
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 5
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 6
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 3
Lesson 7
Week 3: Long A words spelled with -ay and -ai
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 8
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 9
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 4
Lesson 10
Week 4: Long I words spelled with -y and -igh
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 11
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 12
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 5
Lesson 13
Week 5: Long O words spelled with -oa, and -ow
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 14
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 15
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 6
Lesson 16
Week 6: Words with the sound /er/ spelled with -ir, -ur, and -er
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 17
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 18
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 7
Lesson 19
Week 7: Words with the sound /ow/ spelled with -ow and -ou
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 20
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 21
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 8
Lesson 22
Week 8: Words with the sound /oy/ spelled with -oy and -oi 
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 23
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 24
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 9
Lesson 25
Week 9: Words with the sound /oo/ spelled with -ew, -oo, -ui 
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 26
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 27
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 10
Lesson 28
Week 10: Words with the short /oo/ sound like in "foot, brook, and could"
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 29
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 30
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 11
Lesson 31
Week 11: Words with the Short O sound
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 32
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 33
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 12
Lesson 34
Week 12: Words with Long E and Long I spelled with -ie
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 35
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 36
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 13
Lesson 37
Week 13: Long A words spelled with -eigh, -ei, -ea
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 38
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 39
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.
 Week 14
Lesson 40
Week 14: Hard and Soft C words
Introduction of the word list. I will model how students should sort their list to best learn the spellings. 

Word usage and age-appropriate definitions will be discussed. Homework is assigned after this lesson.
Lesson 41
Spelling for the Visual Learner
 I will model how to add color and shapes to the spelling words to identify where all the sounds are in the words and how each sound is spelled. (Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are highly recommended for this lesson!). 

Study skills are discussed so students learn how to study effectively for their spelling tests. Many of these skills carry over to other academic classes as well.
Lesson 42
Review and Spelling Test
I will briefly provide instruction on words that students frequently struggle with so they remember those spellings on the test and beyond.  After a refresher on those frequently misspelled words from the list, a spelling test is given. 

Students are expected to write the spelling words as they are called.  Students will grade their tests in class.