LETRS Unit 3 Session 6

A teacher groups the following words on a word wall: mind, kind, find, bind, and rind. What do the words have in common? Select all that apply. a. They are high-frequency words. b. They share a spelling pattern. c. Their spellings are somewhat irregular. d. They denote abstract concepts that are hard for students to grasp.

b. They share a spelling pattern. c. Their spellings are somewhat irregular.

Which is the best definition of the term sight words? a. any of the words most commonly used in written English b. any words a reader can recognize instantly and read c. any words a student has mastered that have irregular spellings d. none of the above

b. any words a reader can recognize instantly and read

How often should teachers introduce students to new irregular, high-frequency words? a. at least once a day b. three to five times per week c. at least once a week d. three to five times per month

b. three to five times per week

Pattern words that are easy to read are also easy for students to spell. true false

false

entence dictation routines should include reminders about basic writing conventions (e.g., capitalization, end punctuation). true false

true