Spelling Strategy

Spelling Strategy - Chunking

Chunking literally means separating the word into smaller parts so that its more easily remembered. Normally you would divide the word into syllable chunks, like this

Fantastic - fan / tas / tic

You can start with one syllable words though, and divide them into two or three letter chunks.

Great - gr / ea / t

Then you can go on to bigger words, and sound out the syllables or letter blends.

Terrific - ter / rif / ic

When you're chunking, you can also focus on the 'letter blends' with your child.

Great - gr / ea / t - that's an 'ea' word, and a 'gr' word.

Hints:
I would recommend that you sit with your child for the first few lists, and chunk together, so that they get the hang of it.

Get a list of words together that have meaning for your child - eg, words they consistently use for journal entries, or words from a theme they are working on at school. For younger children, a list of 5 words at a time is enough and 10 words for older children is usually plenty.

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