Listen and Write

This level eases your student into the world of English spelling and will provide the foundation needed for them to become confident, competent spellers.

This level:

Focuses on lowercase letter formation, consonants, and short vowels
Moves students from three-letter words to four-letter words
Is for a beginning reader who is still learning letter names and sounds, and how to hold a pencil properly when writing

Sample Lesson
Scope and Sequence

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Lessons 1–3: Letter Formation and Consonant Sounds
Lesson 4: Introduction to Dictation, Focus on Short a
Lesson 5: Focus on Short i
Lesson 6: Review of Short a and Short i
Lesson 7: Reading the Words Back
Lesson 8: Review of short a and i, Focus on Short o
Lesson 9: Review of Short a, i, and o
Lesson 10: Recording the Student’s Time (Optional)
Lesson 11: More Review of Short a, i, and o
Lesson 12: Focus on Short u
Lesson 13: Review of Short o and Short u
Lesson 14: Focus on Short e
Lesson 15: Review of All Short Vowels
Lesson 16: Introduction to Blends, Short a
Lesson 17: Beginning Blends, Short i
Lesson 18: Beginning Blends, Short a, i, and o

Lesson 19: Beginning Blends, Review of Short a, i, and o
Lesson 20: Beginning Blends, Focus on Short u
Lesson 21: Beginning Blends, Review of Short a, i, o, and u
Lesson 22: Beginning Blends, Focus on Short e
Lesson 23: Review of Beginning Blends and Short Vowels
Lesson 24: Digraphs—ch and th
Lesson 25: Another Digraph—sh
Lesson 26: End Blends and Review
Lesson 27: End Blends, Digraphs, and Review
Lesson 28: Review of End Blends, Short Vowels, and Digraphs
Lesson 29: Another Digraph—ck
Lesson 30: Double Consonant Endings
Lesson 31: Review
Lessons 32–34: Five‑Letter Words with Vowel Box Shaded
Lessons 35–36: Five‑Letter Words with No Vowel Box Shaded

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A Listen and Write Set

Unlock the power of natural spelling with Spelling You See. This research-based program takes a multi-sensory approach to spelling, helping students learn in a way that feels natural and intuitive....

R 851.00

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A-Listen and Write Student Workbook

Unlock the power of visual spelling with Spelling You See. This research-based program takes a multi-sensory approach to spelling, helping students learn in a way that feels natural and intuitive....

R 502.00

A-Listen and Write Instructor's Handbook

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A-Listen and Write Instructor's Handbook

Unlock the power of visual spelling with Spelling You See. This research-based program takes a multi-sensory approach to spelling, helping students learn in a way that feels natural and intuitive....

R 400.00

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Erasable Colored Pencils (12-pack)

For use with Spelling You See products, this 12-pack of erasable colored pencils make completing the color-coded "chunking" fun and convenient.

R 232.00

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