Kestrel Spellings
At Harrold Primary Academy, children follow the No Nonsense Spelling programme from Year 2 to Year 6. No Nonsense Spelling supports children in learning spelling patterns and rules, statutory words, common exceptions and personal spellings. Children are taught in a 'Little-but-often' structure which allows them to revisit and review, learn new strategies and apply.
A variety of strategies are suggested so that children with different learning styles can find out what works well for them. Handwriting activities are also included, to develop muscle memory of the spelling pattern.
The series has clear progression through each year, and is helpful because it splits the work for Years 3 and 4, 5 and 6 into single year groups, building on previous learning.
Suggestions for homework are adapted for children to use range of strategies, and regular tests are built in to children's lessons.
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Spellings for Autumn 1:
Week 2 (tested in week 3) |
reversible
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Week 3 (tested in week 4) |
chief |
Week 4 (tested in week 5) |
doubt
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Week 5 (tested in week 6) |
whether
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Week 6 (tested in week 7) |
hesitant |