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Teach first-grade students to spell with these Science of Reading-aligned, NO PREP, weekly Word Study Assessments. This YEAR LONG word study resource includes a master list of weekly word study units, a systematic & explicit phonics scope and sequence, assessments for each unit, (EDITABLE templates included), and a teacher answer guide!
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Word study units are different from traditional spelling units. Instead of giving students a list of words to memorize each week, these word study units focus on a specific phonics skill. Students are given explicit instruction on the phonics pattern and then have activities throughout the week that allow them to practice the phonics skill, and investigate and discover the patterns in words.
Included in this resource:
- A research-based, SoR-aligned Master Word List
- Assessments for Each Unit (includes, word dictation, sentence dictation and spelling error analysis)
- EDITABLE Assessment Templates
- Teacher Assessment Guide
Note: This resource only includes assessments and other items listed above. Want more than just assessments? Check out my yearlong word study BUNDLE for student printables & more:












Debra R. –
This is a great help for writing with my students and to keep them working during writing time.
Alison S. –
I needed a quick way to assess my students’ sentence writing capabilities while also reinforcing their spelling skills. This was perfect!
Little Pink Goosey –
Loooooveee this resource so much for my kids to enjoy!
Kelly R. –
I am new to 1st grade and these are making my life so much easier. I just find the unit/week we are on and print and I don’t have to think about it.
Jessi B. –
This has been a game changer for assessing phonics skills! I highly reccomend this assessment and the word study bundle for any grades that teach foundational phonics skills.
Tawna G. –
I love that this has students write words, heart words, a sentence, and then edit to show them mastering the skill in a variety of ways! I also love the word lists for ideas of words to use that match the phonics pattern we have been working on!
lisamarie.labossiere (verified owner) –
I teach 5 grades and resources such as this one are amazing! Love it~!
Cheryl D. –
Thank you for supporting emergent spellers with this set of lists.
Tiffany Hickman (verified owner) –
I use these every week at the end of our word study. Its a great way to see their progress.
Marisa R. –
Great resource to use for my IEP students performing below grade level.
Barb Anders (verified owner) –
Just what I was looking for! Thank you!
Karen Westover (verified owner) –
I love the sentence that they have to correct. It really helps my students see mistakes and know how to fix them.
Tayler S. –
This is wonderful! This has been a great addition to my classroom!
Dawn R. –
This is great for my word study! Easy to use and great format.
Amanda K. –
Wonderful and structured resource. Gave me the assessment tool I needed and so well organized.
jenoleary10 (verified owner) –
This is a great resource. I did find that my student had difficulty at the beginning of the year editing correcting the sentence, but it has gradually improved all year.
Debra Hashimoto –
Thank you for a great supplemental resource for dictation practice.
Faron M. –
This is a great tool for assessment…. Really easy to use..
Barb Anders (verified owner) –
Thank you!! This is perfect!! I love the sentence for students to correct. Thank you for making it editable so I can use my own words if needed.
Shelly S. –
Great resource! It made it easy to find words and sentences that follow each phonics pattern.