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):
| suck | I saw the baby suck his thumb. |
| pin | We can pin your good papers to the bulletin board. |
| mill | A mill is a place where grain is ground into flour. |
| cat | I have a pet cat. |
| buff | To buff something is to rub it until it shines. |
| tax | When Dad or Mom go to the store, they sometimes have to pay a tax on what they buy. |
| quit | We will quit working at recess time. |
| fax | A fax machine is used to send written messages by telephone. |
| rub | Rub your hand on your desk. |
| fuzz | Short soft hair is called fuzz. |
| bass | A bass is a kind of fish. |
| jig | I saw a man dance a jig. |
| cuff | Do you have a cuff on your sleeve? |
| Bill | I have a friend named Bill. |
| gag | If you put too much food in your mouth, you may gag. |
| hit | You use a bat to hit a ball. |
| bud | A flower that has not yet opened is called a bud. |
| Nan | Nan is a nickname for Nancy or Nanette. |
| jug | A bottle with a handle is called a jug. |
| jazz | Jazz is a special kind of American music. |
| miss | It is not good to miss school unless you are ill. |
| Dick | Dick is a nickname for Richard. |
| yum | When I say the candy, I said, "Yum!" |
| van | We can haul things in a van. |
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: | suck | pin | mill | cat |
| buff | tax | quit | fax | |
| rub | fuzz | bass | jig | |
| cuff | Bill | gag | hit | |
| bud | Nan | jug | jazz | |
| miss | Dick | yum | van |
Number of words spelled correctly (24) _______
Used appropriate vowel:
a (8) _______ i (8) _______ u (8) _______
Capitalized names:
Bill _______ Nan _______ Dick _______
Doubled ending consonants:
ff (2) _______ ll (2) _______ ss (2) _______ zz (2) _______
Used appropriate ending ck (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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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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k
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l
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m
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n
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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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v
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w
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x
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y
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z
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| Guideline use: | Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor |
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