Spelling is an important factor in elementary school. But more important than spelling is a students ability to recognize spelling patterns. Third grade students should move away from the "inventive spelling" or spelling out the sounds that they hear. They must know consistently regcognize spelling patterns and sounds. The emphasis is on understanding the meaning of the word as it used in the sentence.
Here are the the spelling words for the year. I may also add academic vocabulary as I see necessary. I want to insure that our students really understand the MEANING of the word and can accurately use it in a sentence.
1.The weekly test will include the traditional words that students will have to spell correctly.
2. Students will be given a DAZE activity in which the student must decide on which word best fits the sentence. All spelling words will not be included in this activity so I will have students highlight the words they should study and know definitions to.
3. Parents please feel free to practice nightly with students on the following words and have the look up synonyms, antonyms and build their vocabulary.
Here are the the spelling words for the year. I may also add academic vocabulary as I see necessary. I want to insure that our students really understand the MEANING of the word and can accurately use it in a sentence.
1.The weekly test will include the traditional words that students will have to spell correctly.
2. Students will be given a DAZE activity in which the student must decide on which word best fits the sentence. All spelling words will not be included in this activity so I will have students highlight the words they should study and know definitions to.
3. Parents please feel free to practice nightly with students on the following words and have the look up synonyms, antonyms and build their vocabulary.
Spelling Master List
Master spelling list for the year. Please refer to homepage and student folder to know which list we will be using for the week.
| third-grade-master-spelling-lists.pdf |
