Skill Sharpeners: Spell & Write, Grade K

Each unit in Spell & Write, Kindergarten is built around a short-vowel word family. A story introduces three word-family spelling words. The spelling words are practiced on a variety of ways in eight spelling and writing activity pages.

The short vowel families in Spell & Write, Kindergarten are –at, -op, -in, -un, -en, -an, -ot, -ig, -et, -ed, -ug, and –it.

Each unit ends with a Test Your Skills assessment page. Students take a spelling test and answer questions about the spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills presented in the unit.

Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Spell and Write Teaching Guides include:

• How to Use directions for teaching language
• Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities
• Teaching suggestions with writing graphic organizers and language journals
• Extension activities that include fun language games and writing activities
• Visual aids that include printable word lists and study cards for difficult spelling patterns