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1.2 Glendinning Primary School,
Borders
Primary Individualised
Spelling Linking Classwork and Homework
Glendinning Primary
School
AIM
For pupils to learn the list of 300 most frequently used words by means
of an individualised, multisensory programme.
Structure
(Group of 4-6 pupils: one
40 min session once per week)
- Pre-tests of 25 words.
- Individualised list of
10 words to learn for the following week. Words are linked where possible
to word families and pupils highlight the patterns. Mnemonics, syllabification
etc, are also used.
- Detailed instructions on
multisensory ways of learning the words are given and pupils are encouraged
to test themselves five times at home.
- 4. Individualised tests
given the following week and little certificates are sent home for parents
if the pupil gets 7 or more out of 10. Scores are also posted on the
classroom wall.
- 5. Fun reinforcement activities
using spellchecker games, computer games and board games are played
whilst pupils are waiting for their turn to be seen individually.
- 6. Pupils are retested every
4 weeks to see if words are being retained.
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