Spell to Write and Read Assignments

First Grade

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

¨ Spelling Assignment: Continue to drill the phonograms a through z and add sh, th, oo, ee, er. Use the following two methods:

1) The parent should show the student each phonogram card, and the student should pronounce all the sounds that phonogram makes. Make certain that he or she says the sounds exactly as indicated on the back of the phonogram cards. If you are not certain of the exact sounds, listen to the audiotape. Parents may prompt the student using the instructions on the back of the cards if necessary. Repeat this drill at least six times.

2) The parent should dictate the sounds each phonogram makes and the student should write the phonograms (neatly, in manuscript, using only lower-case letters). Make certain the student is saying all of the sounds of the phonogram as he or she writes it. Try not to show the student the phonogram cards. The goal is for the student to be able to write the phonograms from dictation only. Repeat this drill at least six times and file the completed drills in the section labeled Spelling/drills in the student’s binder. Please be certain that the student’s name and grade as well as the date are written on the paper.

¨ Penmanship assignment: Complete 5 lines on page 10 of Copybook 1 introducing capital letters. The parent should use the back of the phonogram card as a guide to observe the student for correct manuscript penmanship. Parents, please make certain that your student is doing her best work. Good penmanship takes time. Don’t allow your child to rush. Please bring penmanship book to class.

¨ Literature: Read aloud to your child from quality literature. Aim for at least 30 minutes per day. Please refer to classical book list to assist in choosing books suitable for your child.

¨ If your student is able to read independently, have him or her read aloud to you as well from a level appropriate for her.

¨ Poetry assignment: Have your child recite the complete poem The Swing. Begin to read her the new poem Counterpane.

Friday, October 14, 2005

¨ Continue to drill the phonograms a- z and add sh, th, oo, ee, er. Use the previous two methods listed on previous day.

¨ Penmanship assignment is to complete lines 6-10 on page 10 of Copybook 1.

¨ Read aloud to your child from quality literature. Aim for at least 30 minutes per day. In class we are discussing the main characters in Charlotte’s Web and coloring character pictures.

¨ If student is able to read independently, have him or her read aloud to you.

¨ Repeat poetry assignment.

¨ Have a great break with your family!!

Monday, October 25, 2005

¨ Continue to drill the phonograms a-z and add sh, th, oo, ee, er. Use the two methods listed on previous day.

¨ This is a test. Parent should give lined paper, place name, date, and label test. Parent is to dictate phonogram sounds a- z, sh, th, oo, ee, er to student. Child is not to see phonogram. Parent is to correct and place in test section.

¨ Penmanship assignment is to complete lines 1-5 on page 11.

¨ Repeat poetry assignment.

¨ Continue to read aloud to your child from quality literature as directed above.

¨ If student is able to read independently, have him or her read aloud to you.