Chapter 5 Flashcards
Learning to Spell
1
Q
What are the stages of spelling?
A
- Emergent
- Letter-Name Alphabet
- Within-Word Pattern
- Syllables and Affixes
- Derivational Relations
2
Q
What are some Emergent Spelling concepts?
A
- 3 to 5 years
- distinction between drawing and writing
- how to make letters
- direction of writing on a page
- some letter-sound matches
3
Q
What are some Letter-Name Alphabetic Spelling concepts?
A
- 5 to 7 years
- alphabetic principle
- consonant sounds
- short vowel sounds
- consonant blends and digraphs
4
Q
What are some Within-Word Pattern Spelling concepts?
A
- 7 to 9 years
- long vowel spelling patterns
- r-controlled vowels
- more complex consonant patterns
- diphthongs and other less common vowel patterns
5
Q
What are some Syllables and Affixes Spelling components?
A
- 9 to 11 years
- inflectional endings (-s, -es, -ed, -ing)
- compound words
- syllabication
- homonyms
6
Q
What are some Derivational Relations Spelling components?
A
- 11 to 14 years
- consonant alternations (suffixes)
- vowel alterations (prefixes)
- greek and latin affixes, root words
- etymologies
7
Q
What is included in a complete spelling program?
A
- teaching spelling strategies
- matching instruction to developmental stages
- daily reading/writing opportunities
- teaching high-frequency words
8
Q
How to aid spelling?
A
- word walls
- learning logs
- making words
- word ladders
- word sorts
- interacting writing
- proofreading
9
Q
What areas will children struggle in with spelling?
A
- high-frequency words
- phonics
- handwriting
