Spellings

We are now using the ‘Pathways to Spell’ scheme which links in with our ‘Pathways to Write’ English scheme. Children have three guided and three independent sessions of spelling a week where we investigate and learn spelling rules through games and activities.

On Friday, your child will be tested on five words which follow the focus rule for the week. Use the week to practice the rule with a range of words. They will also be tested on three topic words which are the words we will be using in our topic lessons. Children will then identify two spelling words that they regularly spell wrong in their writing. They must practice these words each week and will test with a partner on Friday. New spellings will then be given on a Friday ready for the following week.