scootiepie Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Just curious. My son can read words that far surpass his ability to spell them. Not worried about it now - he is in 2nd this year so I think that is normal - but I'm wondering around what age kids should be able to spell at the same level they read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Haven't hit it yet in 4th grade here, but my 4th grader is an advanced reader and average speller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm still waiting and I'm 36. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof2littles Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I taught 3rd grade in PS and spelling was still lower than reading for about 50% of my students. I'm guessing by 4th or 5th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof2littles Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I taught 3rd grade in PS and spelling was still lower than reading for about 50% of my students. I'm guessing by 4th or 5th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm not so sure I ever reached that point myself. I think I'm a pretty decent speller anyway. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 45? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'll echo others -- Do they ever catch up? My oldest finally started to spell better when she was around 11, but that only means 'at grade level' for her. She's a much better reader than speller, as am I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 45? LOL! I'd have to agree--there are still some words that I can easily ready but when it comes to spelling them I have to stop and think or consult a resource. My kids' spelling continues to improve each year, and that's what I look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Never :lol: However it is a good habit to check any work for spelling errors especially if the work is going to count for exam credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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