Teacher Edition
In grades 1-8, the Teacher Edition of Spelling Connections features an easy-to-follow five-day plan for each unit. The planner includes a pacing guide for adapting to a three-day schedule, as well as a helpful list of print and digital materials used in the unit.
Teachers have many options to customize each lesson for differentiated instruction:
- Extra practice for students ready to stretch their spelling skills
- ELL Support activities to accelerate English language acquisition
- Leveled lists for pre- and post-test differentiation
Student Edition
Every day of instruction takes a fresh angle on spelling, developing fluency through understanding, not repetition.
- Day 1 – Connections to Thinking
- Day 2 – Connections to Phonics and Vocabulary
- Day 3 – Connections to Reading
- Day 4 – Connections to Writing
- Day 5 – Differentiated Assessment