Spell-Checking Spencer

Challenge : Spelling Issues

Manifestation: 

1. Makes “A” on weekly spelling tests but consistently does poorly on 3-4 unit cumulative tests
   

2. Regularly misspells words in written work that were correct on tests
   

3. Frequently misspells to such an extent that even he doesn’t know what he intended
   

4. “Phonetic” attempts are not far off, but can’t seem to remember or revisualize the traditional spelling
   

5. Continually asks for spelling of the same high-frequency words
   

6. Spells basic words correctly in one sentence, then offers two or more alternative spellings within three to four lines of the original spelling
   

7. When practicing writing a word repeatedly, loses the integrity of the word and reinforces the “wrong” spelling
   

8. Does not seem to benefit from repetitious writing of words
   

9. Provides written work with good content, but loses substantial grade points for poor spelling