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Spelling
We are using the Sitton program for spelling class. The program emphasizes correct spelling in everyday writing, not just for an end-of-the-week test. The East Lansing School District has created a website with fun enrichment activities that go along with each Sitton spelling unit. Your child will enjoy these games and also become more familiar with their spelling words! Please give this site a try!
http://school.elps.k12.mi.us/donley/classrooms/berry/sitton_spelling_activities/main_page.htm
Core Words
The Core Words in the Rebecca Sitton program are divided by grade levels. They are the seeds from which this spelling program grows and develops. They provide a foundation for each grade level to begin spelling exploration and are a springboard for the study of hundreds of additional words.| Grade 1 | word frequencies 1-30 | |
| Grade 2 | word frequencies 31-130 | |
| Grade 3 | word frequencies 131-265 | |
| Grade 4 | word frequencies 266-400 | |
| Grade 5 | word frequencies 401-600 and beyond |
"No Excuses" Words
"No Excuses" Words are those which students are held accountable. They are expected to spell them correctly in all of their everyday writing. They are taken from the list of core words. Below are the groups of words which we hope most children will master by the end of his/her grade level. Please help your child to spell these words correctly in their everyday writing. Not all classes or all children will have the same number of priority words at any given time. Spelling is both a developmental and highly individualized skill so teachers attempt to meet the needs of their classes within the framework of the program.| Grade 1 | words 1-21 | |
| Grade 2 | words 1-36 | |
| Grade 3 | words 1-60 | |
| Grade 4 | words 1-100 | |
| Grade 5 | words 1-150 and beyond | |