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Zaner-Bloser Spelling Connections Grade 6 Student Edition (2022)
SKU
082087
ISBN
9781453136980
Grade 6
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Product Overview
- QR codes throughout take you to additional practice with your spelling words!
- Teacher Edition, if desired, is only available in the grade level bundle
- A Word Study approach to spelling—utilizing every word within context of reading and writing
Description
Color-rich, consumable student pages are the heart of the ZB Spelling program. The focus is on short vowel sounds, -ward, -ly, -able, -ible, -age, -ment, -ful, -less, -some, -ate, -ary, -ous, -eer, -ian, -ant, -ent, -ance, -ence suffixes and ir-, anti-, il-, non-, mis-, under-, sub-, super-, inter-, intra-, mid- prefixes, homographs, and Greek roots. Instruction is clearly given to the student and word lists are provided in manuscript and cursive. With each of the 36 units, students will be engaging with their spelling word lists of 20 words through study, vocabulary skills, reading and writing skills with proofreading marks, and connecting their words to different subject content areas through comprehension. These areas include science, social studies, mathematics, art, and technology. Every 6th unit is a review week of the five previous units. Appendices include handwriting models for manuscript and cursive, as well as how to use a dictionary and a thesaurus. The reading font is a traditional 12 pt. size along with traditional line widths for writing. 209 pgs., pb. ~Rebecca
Category Description for Zaner-Bloser Spelling Connections (2022 Edition)
The 2022 edition of Zaner-Bloser Spelling Connections is a well-constructed, robust spelling program that has two distinct characteristics: word sorts and connections. Word Sorts is a phonics/spelling rule review and reinforcement technique that illustrates patterns in words and their relationship to each other. Connections emphasizes the idea that spelling skills are interrelated to other language arts: word study, vocabulary, reading, proofreading, and writing. The weekly lessons (units) are organized around these connections. Day 1 has a focus on Word Study. Day 2 makes connections to phonics skills. Day 3 connects spelling words to reading skills and the understanding of the words. On day 4 students utilize writing skills with their new words. Finally, day 5 is spent assessing students’ skills and extending their application opportunities. Every sixth lesson reviews the previous five units, with practice exercises, suggested word sorts, games/activities, and applying word patterns to new words.
The Homeschool Bundles include a consumable student workbook and the teacher edition. Consumable Student Workbooks contain QR codes for online practice that includes word repetition, letter-by-letter spelling, example sentences, and games at the designated level of learners. When the QR Code is scanned it will ask if you are a diamond, circle, or square learner (on level, emerging, challenge learner) see below paragraph on determining this designation. There are 36 Units for a full school year of spelling work. Follow a three- or five-day schedule. Each week there will be 2 days of word study, and 1 day each of phonics, reading, and writing skills. Each unit concludes with a Content Area where students will read a short passage focusing on a specific skill. These readings are science, math, technology, art, or social study themed.
There is a pretest in the Teacher Guide to administer and determine your student’s skill level and which word list to assign (on level, emerging, challenge). This can change from week to week depending on the spelling word list. The differentiated word lists are provided in the Teacher Edition for each Unit. There are a few worksheets of the differentiated lists that individual users will not have access to. However, by using the QR Code, students will still have practice with their words. You may find it beneficial to create your own flash cards to do activities with your differentiated learner. Spiral-bound Teacher Editions provide daily lesson plans, teaching tips, differentiated suggestions with separate word lists, and answers to the student workbook. The referenced Online Portal is not available to homeschool families, but this supplemental material is not necessary to successfully use the program. If you are working with a differentiated learner, there will be more of your time needed in both prep and teaching involvement. Honestly, unless you feel the need for daily lesson plans, differentiated options, or student book answers, you may not need the Teacher Edition. ~Rebecca
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 6 |
| Brand: | Zaner-Bloser |
| ISBN: | 9781453136980 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1 |
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