Modern Milestones
Modern Milestones is designed for students in the Word Extension stage of spelling. Students will read about the contributions of many different people during the last four centuries. Students will begin to learn details about specific spelling patterns, particularly how prefixes and suffixes are used to expand or change the meaning of words.
This level:
- Features artists, musicians, scientists, and others who have influenced our world since early modern times
- Expands and adapts the familiar Spelling You See activities:
- marking word patterns – focuses attention on the ways in which suffixes and prefixes affect the spelling of different words
- copywork – continues to be a valuable tool to help the brain pay attention to details in print
- dictation – gives the student the opportunity to recall the proper letter patterns from memory
- Includes a weekly Workshop activity that provides students with opportunities to apply and practice the patterns they have learned
- Gradually increases in reading level, providing opportunities for vocabulary development and allowing students to learn how to spell words in an interesting context
In Modern Milestones, students are introduced to a new way of marking word patterns that emphasizes how prefixes and suffixes are added to base words to enhance or change their meanings. Passages on artists, musicians, scientists, and others who have influenced our world since early modern times provide opportunities for students to practice new word patterns in a meaningful context.
Placement Guidelines
Scope and Sequence
Sample Lesson
A Typical Week
Modern Milestone
Universal Set
Modern MilestoneThis set includes everything you need:
- Instructor’s Handbook – Includes an introduction to the philosophy to Spelling You See, the “Getting Started” guide with an overview of the 36 lessons, and helpful information and resources
- Student Pack – Includes two student workbooks and erasable colored pencils
Modern Milestone
Instructor’s Handbook
- Includes an introduction to the philosophy to Spelling You See, the “Getting Started” guide with an overview of the 36 lessons, and helpful information and resources.
Modern Milestone
Student Pack
Modern Milestone- Includes two student workbooks (workbooks are broken into part one and part 2) and erasable colored pencils.*Student Packs are great for an additional student, teaching multiple students on the same level, students in a class or co-op setting. Instruction materials not included and are necessary for use of this program.
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