SPELLING WORDS
We will have spelling tests on a weekly basis. We will be using the spelling units that come with our reading series. Each unit is titled according to the story. The problem is that sometimes it takes longer to do a reading story or other things come and we don't start a new story each Monday. We will however still do a spelling unit each week. I will put the name of the list in the newsletter so you know which one we are on. Most teachers are now using SpellingCity.com as a way for students to practice their words. I have all of the lists already typed in. I just need to unlock the current list each week. I will show students how to log into their spelling list so they are practicing with the correct words. Click on "find a list", then type in Nancy Purdy. You will then have to scroll down to find the 5th grade list. Each list has 20 regular words and 5 challenge words. The first 20 words are required. Words 21-25 are worth 1/2 pt of bonus. I will try to send home the words for the next week's test on Thursdays and I will also try to remember to open up the list on the computer. This will give students extra time to practice the words.