1ST GRADE SPELLING CURRICULUM
The 1st grade Spelling Shed lists are designed for students who are ready to decode (read) and encode (spell) CVC words and beyond.
The systematic progression of the word lists focus on the 6 syllable types commonly taught at this level and include grade appropriate high frequency words (HFWs). The lists comprise of words with the most common spellings for sounds first, followed by the other more common alternative spelling patterns.
Phonics patterns covered include:
- Short vowels / CVC words
- Long vowels & open / closed syllables
- Split digraphs
- Soft c/g
- R-controlled vowels
- Vowel teams and diphthongs
Samples:
FAQs
A: The majority of HFWs are decodable and research suggests that they should be taught alongside similar phonics patterns. 114 decodable Dolch and/or Fry HFWs are included throughout the word lists based on the corresponding phonics pattern. The HFWs are also grouped together in review lists (in all applicable grades) for optional further practice to help obtain mastery.
Curriculum Progression View Lists
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