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Phonics Skill-Based Spelling Challenges! Bossy R – Orthographic Mapping

By making the change from standard spelling tests to skills-based spelling tests, we are creating the habit for kids to attend to sounds and how those sounds are spelled.

  • R & L Controlled Words & Closed Syllable Exception Practice Words & Challenge Words
  • 3 variations of the practice word sheet for each skill
  • 3 variations of blank lines to print on the back of the practice word sheet for each vowel
  • 2 variations of the word building challenge sheet for each vowel
  • Teacher Directions for the Word Building Challenge for each

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File Type: ZIP Grade Level: 1st, 2nd, 3rd+

By making the change from standard spelling tests to skills-based spelling tests, we are creating the habit for kids to attend to sounds and how those sounds are spelled.

Overview

Research shows us that we do not store words based on visual memory. This means that memorizing words is not the most effective strategy for learning words. Instead, we can teach kids to attend to letters and sounds as they read and spell. This promotes a cognitive process called orthographic mapping, which is how we store words! By making the change from standard spelling tests to skills-based spelling tests, we are creating the habit for kids to attend to sounds and how those sounds are spelled.

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