ENGLISH CURRICULUM, Grades K-5

ENGLISH - SPELLING
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K - 6 All About Spelling
Step-by-step lesson plans make this program user-friendly. Multi-sensory approach to reading, spelling, and handwriting. Based on the Orton-Gillingham methods which makes it somewhat similar to Writing Road to Reading, but with modificatgions and additional features that enhance the program, such as built in review.
http://www.all-about-spelling.com/		 All About Spelling    
K - 6

The Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking
Multi-sensory method of teaching that integrates handwriting, reading, and spelling which greatly increases retention. Based on the Orton-Gillingham methods. Some feel the enhanced phonogram cards with the spelling rules on the back are an improvement over the regular Spalding "Writing Road to Reading" phonogram cards.
http://www.riggsinst.org/

The Riggs Institute    
K - 6 Writing Road to Reading
A homeschool favorite. Based on the Orton-Gillingham methods, this program uses multi-sensory, phonics-based techniques to teach reading, spelling, and handwriting...all at the same time. The see it, say it, write it while saying it, and marking it techniques greatly increases retention. The one-stroke handwriting method is designed to prevent reversals in children who have dyslexic tendencies. It produces well constructed letter formation and an easy transition to cursive.
Rainbow Resource Center:http://www.rainbowresource.com/
A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/
Spalding Education International: http://www.spalding.org 		~Rainbow Resource Center
~A Brighter Child
~Spalding Education International		    
K - 6+ Excellence in Spelling: Phonetic Zoo (Institute for Excellence in Writing)
Unique approach to spelling using the sound-sight method that involves students hearing words spelled auditorially.. Audio CD's allow student to listen to words dictated during practice test, that they self-correct.
http://www.rainbowresource.com/		 Rainbow Resource Center    
1 - 5 Scholastic Success With Spelling
http://www.scholastic.com 		Scholastic    
1 - 6 Houghton Mifflin Spelling & Vocabulary
Very thorough, research-based traditional textbook spelling program that includes all of the necessary syllabication rules, dictionary, and thesaurus instruction and practice. Highly recommended. While expensive, it is recommended that you purchase the Teacher Editions, even in the early grades, as instruction information is contained in them that you will want.
Corresponding spelling games, activities, puzzles, and more can be found at:
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/sv/index.html		 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt School Publishers    
1 - 8 Spelling Connections
http://www.zaner-bloser.com/
Spelling Practice and Homework Master Pages. A very complete, thorough, research-based spelling program that includes syllabication, dictionary, and thesaurus instruction and practice. Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
http://www.zaner-bloser.com/spellingconnections/practice-pages.html		 Zaner-Bloser Inc.    
1 - 8 Spelling Workout (Modern Curriculum Press)
User-friendly, popular homeschool spelling program. Weak in syllabication, dictionary and thesaurus exercises that one would find in a traditional textbook spelling program.
http://www.rainbowresource.com/		 Rainbow Resource Center    
1 - 8

Steck-Vaughn Spelling
A proven favorite! Spelling word lists by sounds, difficulty, and high frequency. Ample opportunities to learn the word in the context of language art exercises including editing and dictionary exercises. User-friendly, affordable, and recommended.
http://www.rainbowresource.com/

 ~Rainbow Resource Center
~Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Supplemental 		   
1 - 8 Spelling Power
Homeschool favorite. Manual contains lesson word lists with built in review for retention, a strength of this program. Activity task cards coordinate with the word lists. The program comes with diagnostic tests for placement, and a Quick Start video.
One of the strengths of this program is in the activity cards. If the student is not using the activity cards, then a regular spelling workbook program might be a better choice.
Rainbow Resource Center: http://www.rainbowresource.com/
A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/
~Rainbow Resource Center
~A Brighter Child		    
1 - 8 Everyday Spelling (Scott Foresman)
Traditional textbook spelling program.
http://www.everydayspelling.com/
Free access to spelling word lists and online activities can be found by going to, http://www.everydayspelling.com/lists/listindex.html
 Pearson/Scott Foresman