The Primary Spelling Inventory (PSI) is used in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. It has 26 words that are ordered by difficulties. The categories range from letter-name alphabetic to word pattern stages. As the teacher, I call out words until the child has made 5 or 6 spelling errors for me to analyze. For Kindergarten or emergent readers, sometimes I only need to call out the first five words. In late Kindergarten and early first grade, I will call out at least 15 words so I have sample digraphs and blends. For last 1st grade, 2nd grade and 3 grade, I will use the entire list. After 3rd grade or if the child spells more than 20 words correctly, I will move on to the Elementary Spelling Inventory.
It is a great way to see where you child is at structurally in spelling.
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