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Good Practice Checklist

Introduction

The Good Practice Checklists set out the steps the student should be taking in order to use Units of Sound effectively.

The Good Practice Checklist for Spelling is copied here.

See the Good Practice Checklists  in the Library section for more details on their use.

Word Blocks

Make sure your student:

  • Has headphones on and volume is up.
  • Clicks on UofS to hear sound and see the pattern in the word block.
  • Views word blocks, actively looking for patterns.
  • Clicks on arrow to activate spelling and clear words.
  • Clicks on arrow to hear word.
  • Types word in box , saying names of letters aloud while typing.
  • Clicks on tick to check.
  • If correct, moves on to next word.
  • If wrong, uses two further attempts.
  • If still wrong, views correct spelling in Hints & Tips area.
  • Moves on only when all stars are filled in.

Check Words

Make sure your student:

  • Clicks on arrow to activate spelling.
  • Clicks on arrow to hear word.
  • Types word in box , saying names of letters aloud while typing.
  • Clicks on tick to check.
  • If correct, moves on to next word.
  • If wrong, uses two further attempts.
  • If still wrong, views correct spelling in Hints & Tips area.
  • Moves on only when all stars are filled in.

Check Spelling

Make sure your student:

  • Clicks on arrow  to activate.
  • Types answer in box, saying letters aloud while typing.
  • Clicks on tick to check.
  • Clicks for next word.
  • Moves on only when all stars are filled in.