BVSD   Superior Elementary School

KIDS  UNDER CONSTRUCTION
2nd Grade
 2005 - 2006
   HOME   |   Spelling

Phonetic Spelling Stage

Phonetic: In this phase writers are able to provide an almost perfect match between letters and sounds. Letters are chosen on the basis of sound often without regard for conventional letter patterns. Spelling attempts are meaningful and becoming more like standard spelling. There is often evidence of self-constructed rules that may not conform to adult rules. Writers copy, recall and construct words according to their current understandings. They use rote recall for an increasing number of words.

Parent Tips: Helpful things you can do with this stage speller is:

  • Expose child to a wide variety of printed materials to provide data from which (at their own pace) they can draw new conclusions about spelling.
  • Remind the writer to look for visual patterns and common letter sequences in words..
  • Reinforce writer that a sound can be represented by more than one letter or letters.
  • Continue the practice of proof-reading strategies.

 

 

 

 

(BVSD)  Superior Elementary School
1800 South Indiana Street * Superior CO * 80027
(303) 543-9330 * FAX: (303) 543-9611
Updated September 7th, 2005