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Teach first-grade students to spell with these Science of Reading-aligned, NO PREP, weekly Word Study Units. This YEAR LONG word study resource includes a phonics scope and sequence, master word study list, word study practice activities, weekly assessments, editable templates, family letters and MORE! It gives students practice with word recognition, vocabulary, phonics AND spelling!
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Updated 8/23: Mini units added for suffix word endings (-s, -ing, ed), soft c & soft g, ea as in head.
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 Scope and Sequence
- Spelling Screener – use for BOY assessment & progress monitoring
- Master Word Study List
- Word Study Teacher Guide
- Word cards
- 3 Editable Practice Printables for Each Unit
- Assessments that include: word dictation, sentence dictation & spelling error analysis
- EDITABLE templates for printables & assessments
- A Family Letter for Each Unit
- Teacher Assessment Guide
- Beginning of the Year Spelling Screener
Ryan L. –
Added so much fun and love to my room and lessons!
Alycia D. –
This was a useful resource, thanks for creating it!
Content by Katie –
This was the perfect way to practice spelling skills.
Rebecca S. –
Great no prep resource for additional practice of skills.
Annelyse P. –
Thank you for this engaging activity! My class enjoyed it.
Erin Anglin –
This is the best resource I have used this whole school year. I have even had parents compliment the word study program!
Terra D. –
Good activities to use for spelling practice with lower elementary.
Larissa R. –
This was a great resource that I plan to use again in the future!
Moving Mountains with Mrs F –
This is great for my first graders! It works well with our Fundations program.
Amy F. –
Absolutely love this resource! As a teacher working with students with autism, I’ve found this Teachers Pay Teachers resource to be incredibly helpful. It’s well-organized, easy to use, and most importantly, it’s engaging for my students. The materials are tailored to meet the unique needs of students on the spectrum, providing clear, visual instructions and hands-on activities that keep them engaged while also reinforcing important skills.
SPEDspecialty –
I am loving this resource for my special education students who really struggle with spelling.
Leslie Aldridge –
Our phonics curriculum doesn’t have a spelling test and this allows me to do formative assessments using our phonics curriculum. Thank you so much for creating this!
Pamela D. –
I found this product and it was just what we needed! Parent letter and the assessment sheet are perfect for our classroom. It is well worth it!
Genea N. –
Extremely satisfied with this product. Includes so many things that planning, teaching, and assessing faster and more organized.
jennifer M. –
My students love using this resource. I have purchased many of these units!
Britany H. –
LOVE this – huge help for my phonics and word study!
Kids enjoy it too. I love the structure and use on of the worksheets later in the week as a center,
Roberta S. –
My students have really benefited from this resource and so have I! Thank you!
Lisa Tran –
This is such a great resource! Saved me a lot of time!
Kristina M. –
I have used the 2nd grade ones when I taught 2nd. I am a 1/2 combo this year, so this alligns perfectly with my existing system. I love that it has a letter for parents, cards for my pocket chart, worksheet pages, and an end of the week assessment.
Maia S –
This is was incredibly helpful for providing practice for students.