Spelling.New Format.
This year's spelling lists will include words that meet a specific phonics pattern. These patterns are aligned with a strategic phonics continuum. After explicitly learning and practicing with the phonics pattern, the weekly test will include some words from the list, as well as additional words that also fit the pattern. This means students will learn the spelling pattern and apply it to unknown words instead of memorizing a word list each week. This will assist in improving reading, writing, and spelling skills. Random words from previous lists will also appear on the weekly test list of words.