DIAGNOSTIC TEST
STEP 1
Grab a piece of loose-leaf paper and create two columns. Number the first column 1-16.
STEP 2
Read each word once to your child. Try to use each of them in a sentence as you go along. Then read the word one more time before proceeding to the next word.
EX: dog…..My dog runs fast…..dog.
STEP 3
If they missed more than two spelling words, stop here and begin with Level 3.
STEP 4
If they spelled 14-16 words correctly, then number the second column 17-33.
STEP 5
Read each word once to your child. Try to use each of them in a sentence as you go along. Then read the word one more time before proceeding to the next word.
EX: pickle….May I have a pickle with my sandwich?……pickle
STEP 6
If they missed more than two spelling words, stop here and begin with Level 4.
STEP 7
Turn the paper over and number one column 34-50.
STEP 8
Read each word once to your child. Try to use each of them in a sentence as you go along. Then read the word one more time before proceeding to the next word.
EX: rendezvous….The rendezvous is set for 10:00am….rendezvous
STEP 9
If they missed more than two spelling words, stop here and begin with Level 5.
STEP 10
If they didn’t miss any spelling words, reward your child! They are working at a 12th grade spelling level!
LIST 1
1 – 16
me
tan
now
old
took
time
was
bread
clock
foot
outside
when
start
rent
fight
small
LIST 2
17 – 33
fixed
understand
bridge
tough
number
chief
weary
taught
twelve
perhaps
surprise
promise
search
tickle
piece
grocery
really
LIST 3
34 – 50
various
business
probably
calculation
secretary
ignorance
mysterious
exquisite
character
boundaries
orchestra
cauliflower
tranquility
acquaintance
chauffeur
conscientious
technique