Put a finger down for each sound in the word. As you put each finger down, write the letter that makes that particular sound. - For words that follow the basic phonics rules.
Write the word saying each letter aloud as you write it. Trace each letter in the word saying the name of the letter aloud. Repeat this procedure 2 more times. Turn the paper over and see if you can spell the word without looking.- For words that do not follow the basic phonics rules- sight words.
Write words with common vowel patterns with a colored marker. Trace over the word two more times with different colored markers.
Continue practicing spelling words even after the weekly test because students should apply their spelling in daily writing.
How Should I Check to Make Sure My Child Is Understanding What He/She Reads?
After your child reads a paragraph, have them describe or draw a picture that was created in their mind. Their picture should include what, size, color, number, shape, where, movement, mood, background, perspective, when, sound.
Ask questions and talk about your child's reading.
Before Reading
Make connections - What do you already know about _(topic of the story)_?
Make predictions - What do you think this story is going to be about?
Take a picture walk - Browse through the story and discuss what is happening in the pictures before reading.
During Reading
Make predictions - What do you think is going to happen next? Why?
Identify characters, setting, & problem - Who is this story about? Where are they? What is happening to the character(s)?
After Reading
Confirm predictions - Did the story end the way you thought it would?
Make connections - Has anything ever happened to you like it did with the character in the story?
Retell the story - Have your child briefly tell you what happened at the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
What Should My Child Do If He/She Does Not Know a Word?
Spelling Practice
How Should I Check to Make Sure My Child Is Understanding What He/She Reads?