Week 1
Lesson 1
Week 1: Words with Long A spelled with -ay, a_e, -aigh, 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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 2
Lesson 4
Week 2: Long A spellings -a, -ea, -eigh, -ei, 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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 3
Lesson 7
Week 3: Long E spellings -ea, -ee, -ey like in, "valley, stream, and speech"
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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 4
Lesson 10
Week 4: Long E spellings -y, -ie like in, "nieces and battery"
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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 5
Lesson 13
Week 5: Long I spellings -ie, i_e, -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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 6
Lesson 16
Week 6: Long O spellings -o, o_e, -oa, -ough, -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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 7
Lesson 19
Week 7: Long U and /oo/ like in, "amuse, June, tissue, and stew"
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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 8
Lesson 22
Week 8: Silent Letters like in, "salmon, colonel, wrestle, and subtle"
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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 9
Lesson 25
Week 9: Endings with -tion, -ment, and -able 
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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 10
Lesson 28
Week 10: Focus on Long Vowels in multi-syllable 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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 11
Lesson 31
Week 11 Homophones
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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 12
Lesson 34
Week 12: Prefixes re-, dis-, and un-, like in "recycle, disappear, and unreal"
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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 13
Lesson 37
Week 13: Prefixes mis-, over-, pre- 
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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy. 
 Week 14
Lesson 40
Week 14: Words with endings -ly, -ful, and -less
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. 
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 when following this lesson!). 

This session also addresses study skills so that 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.  After the test, students will check their work for accuracy.