Spectrum Spelling Curriculum Overview

Michelle from A Common Life reviews the Spectrum Spelling curriculum, highlighting its alignment with Common Core standards. She explains the workbook exercises, pretest strategy, and weekly testing routine. The video provides a detailed look at both first and fifth grade workbooks, emphasizing the progression from basic letter writing to sentence formation. Michelle concludes with her positive impressions and recommendations for using Spectrum Spelling in homeschooling.

What is the primary educational standard that Spectrum Spelling aligns with?

• Common Core Standards

• International Baccalaureate

• Montessori Method

• Waldorf Education

Why does the narrator believe it's important for children to be on grade level with their spelling?

• To improve their vocabulary

• To ensure they can read complex literature

• To prepare for standardized tests

• To align with Common Core standards

What type of sound is focused on in the current week's lesson in the workbook?

• Short a sound

• Long e sound

• Long o sound

• Short i sound

What is one of the activities mentioned that involves using spelling words?

• Writing a poem

• Finding words within a word

• Creating a crossword puzzle

• Drawing a picture

What is the purpose of the pre-test strategy in the curriculum?

• To assess students' handwriting

• To familiarize students with the words

• To ensure students have not seen the words recently

• To test students' memory

What happens if students master the spelling words by Wednesday or Thursday?

• They don't have to take the final test

• They move to the next grade level

• They receive extra homework

• They get a reward

What is included at the back of the first grade Spectrum Spelling workbook?

• A list of recommended books

• A dictionary and answer key

• A set of flashcards

• A certificate of completion

What is one of the skills focused on in the first grade workbook?

• Public speaking

• Creative writing

• Short and long vowels

• Advanced grammar

What type of activity is included in the fifth grade workbook to make learning fun?

• A math puzzle

• A coloring page

• A word search

• A treasure hunt

What additional subject is integrated into the fifth grade spelling lessons?

• Science

• Mathematics

• History

• Art