We are returning to our spelling texts this year as a way to improve the overall spelling skills of the students. We have all grown used to spell checkers; however, as the students spend more of their life online, both school-related and otherwise, more of their writing is "live". In other words, they are typing and sending out their thoughts without the benefit of editing. This means that it is even more important to try to spell things correctly the first time, as your writing online is part of the image you project to the world.
Spelling units will generally be assigned each Monday, with a period or so of class time to get started. The lists words should be copied 3 times each in the spelling notebooks, and then there will be a series of questions from the text for the students to complete over the course of the week. Neatness will be important. Finally, the dictation will take place on Friday afternoon. The week's assigned work should be written in to the Notes section of the agenda each week.
This is primarily an independent task for the students to complete over the course of the week. They will be expected to manage their time appropriately, and not leave everything until the last minute. Their ability to get their work done without constant reminders from staff and parents will be part of their Learning Skills mark each term.
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