37 Word and Weekly Spelling Tests

On Thursday, students were given a copy of the 5th grade “37 word” test. They will be tested on this test 2-3x/card marking. Their goal each card marking should be to master the list. When they have achieved 100%, I will it down so they receive a special certificate at the end of the school year. They should strive to do their best each card marking as their quarterly score will be averaged into their other spelling scores. Here is a copy of the words: 37-word-test

Each week, the students will receive an updated “weekly” spelling list. This list will have the rule that the words follow, along with 6 “hot words” and 6 “content words” from current content. On Friday, students will take a test of 18 words: the 6 hot words, the 6 content words, and 6 “cold” words that follow the spelling rule. During the week when we have E.L.A. rotations, students will be given time to work on “Word Work.” During that time, they should be practicing the hot and content words 3 times each and defining the content words – all written in their black spelling notebook. They will turn in their spelling notebook on Friday before the test. The weekly spelling words will not be posted on my blog. Students are given time on Monday to copy the rule and list. If they are absent, a copy will be on their desk when they return to school.