Consonant blends (initial and final position, eg. sp-,-nk).
Base words + endings.
Long vowel sounds for oo, ar, ee and _e.
Skills
Sound processing
omitting / adding / changing sounds to make new words
rhyming / word families
for spelling when writing own work
syllables and compound words
Use of knowledge and rules to read/spell unknown words.
Recognition/use of good sentence structures.
Recognition/use of punctuation (full stop, ?, capitals).
Recognition/use of grammatical structures (noun, verb, describing words).
Editing (using the code in the curriculum) for spelling and punctuation.
Concept grouping.
Opportunity to acquire and use sight words.
Rules
When to use -ll, -ff, -ss, -zz, -ck.
When to use ch / tch.
When to use c or k.
Your kit includes:-
Instruction Manual
• Scope and Sequence for the year • Auditory Activity Transcripts • General Instructions for each segment • Spelling Test Assessments • Homework Instruction Sheets • DIPL Handy Hints for children experiencing difficulties
• DIPL Spelling Rules • Weekly Format • Weekly Spelling Lists • Sight Word Cards • Lettercards
• Suggested Format • Weekly Summary • Encoding Pictures • Rules and Explanations
Resource Folder – Photocopying Material
• Graphs for recording spelling test results • Reading Sheets for Stories and Sentences • Sight Words Sheet for Writing Sight Words on • Rule Cards for classroom display
• Literacy Learning Games • Pictures and Words • Homework Instruction Sheet • Extra Working Sheets
Compact Discs
Four compact discs which contain one listening activity for each week