Hello,
I'm really concerned about my 5th grader and the fact that she can't spell words. This does not just include difficult words, but easy words that you can phonetically sound out and spell correctly. She is a wonderful reader. She reads and comprehends above her grade level. She also writes well, by which I mean her stories are very interesting and well thought out.
She just can't spell.
A few examples:
bridge - bringe
mention- manchim
pond- poud
She frequently spells they- the, as well as and - in.
Is this normal still for 11? Should I be concerned? Is there a spelling curriculum that you love that maybe she would benefit from?
Thanks for your help!