Study Steps to Learn a Word
1. Say the word - Remember when you have heard the word used. Think about what the word means.
2. Look at the word - Find any prefixes, suffixes or other word parts you know. Try to picture the word in your mind. Think of another word that is related in meaning and spelling.
3. Spell the word to yourself - Think about the way each sound is spelled. Notice any unusual letter combinations.
4. Write the word while you are looking at it - Check the way you have formed your letters. If you have not written the word clearly or correctly, write it again.
5. Check what you have learned - Cover the word and write it. If you have not spelled the word correctly, practice these steps until you can write it correctly every time.
2. Look at the word - Find any prefixes, suffixes or other word parts you know. Try to picture the word in your mind. Think of another word that is related in meaning and spelling.
3. Spell the word to yourself - Think about the way each sound is spelled. Notice any unusual letter combinations.
4. Write the word while you are looking at it - Check the way you have formed your letters. If you have not written the word clearly or correctly, write it again.
5. Check what you have learned - Cover the word and write it. If you have not spelled the word correctly, practice these steps until you can write it correctly every time.
Other Practice Ideas
Type the words on the computer and print them.
Use shaving cream on the table to spell your words for the week.
Make play dough letters to spell your words.
Spell your words with refrigerator magnets.
Use a stick to draw the letters of the word on your driveway or in your sandbox.
Make up silly sentences to help you remember how the words are spelled.
Use shaving cream on the table to spell your words for the week.
Make play dough letters to spell your words.
Spell your words with refrigerator magnets.
Use a stick to draw the letters of the word on your driveway or in your sandbox.
Make up silly sentences to help you remember how the words are spelled.