Separate children so that
each works independently. Give each a sheet of ruled paper, folded in four vertical
sections. Dictate the following words, making sure that each child places words
in the proper grids (working across the page):
| zilch | Zilch is a rather new word in our language. It means zero. |
| judge | To judge is to make a decision about which thing or action is best. |
| clang | I heard the dinner bell clang. |
| spring | A spring is a place where water comes out of the ground. (Note other meanings.) |
| long | This has been a long day. |
| swung | The door swung open and in walked Dad. |
| squelch | To squelch is to turn down the sound. You can squelch your TV. |
| trench | The workmen dug a trench to bury cable. |
| munch | To munch is to chew. |
| mulch | To cover the roots of plants with grass or leaves is to mulch them. |
| branch | We hung a swing on the branch of a tree. |
| drench | A heavy rain will drench the ground. |
| winch | A winch is a set of ropes and pullleys used to pull heavy objects. |
| fledge | To fledge means to get ready to fly. A little bird is often called a fledgling. |
| dodge | We can play a game of dodge ball. |
| bridge | We had to cross the bridge to get to the other side of the river. |
| Madge | I have a friend named Madge. |
| fling | To fling is to throw. |
| throng | A large crowd of people is a throng. |
| badge | A policeman wears a badge on his sleeve |
| lodge | A lodge is a kind of house. Sometimes a motel is called a motor lodge. |
| trudge | To trudge is to walk slowly with great effort. I saw a man trudge up a hill. |
| strong | When you are strong we say you have great strength. |
| ranch | A ranch is a large farm where animals are raised. |
Make a copy of the Portfolio
Record Sheet for each child. Collect children's papers and assess according
to portfolio record. Staple assessment record to child's paper and insert into
portfolio.
Name ____________________________Date _______
| Word List: | zilch | judge | clang | spring |
| long | swung | squelch | trench | |
| munch | mulch | branch | drench | |
| winch | fledge | dodge | bridge | |
| Madge | fling | throng | badge | |
| lodge | trudge | strong | ranch |
Number of words spelled correctly (24) _______
Used appropriate vowel:
a (5) _____ e (4) _____ i (5) _____ o (5) _____ u (5) _____
Created correct beginnings: br (2) _____ cl (1) _____ dr (1) _____ fl (2) _____
spr (1) _____ squ (1) _____ str (1) _____ thr (1) _____ tr (2) _____
Created correct word endings: ang (1) _____ ing (2) _____ ong (3) _____
ung (1) _____ elch (1) _____ ilch (1) _____ ulch (1) _____ anch (2) _____
ench (1) _____ inch (1) _____ unch (1) _____ adge (2) _____ edge (1) _____
idge (1) _____ odge (2) _____ udge (2) _____
Printed correct letter forms for (Circle letters where problems occurred):
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a
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b
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c
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d
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e
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f
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g
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h
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i
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j
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l
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m
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n
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o
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p
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q
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r
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s
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t
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u
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w
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z
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| Guideline use: | Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor |
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