Mrs. Poole’s Class
Buddy Study Procedures
WORD STUDY
Day 1: Choose, Build, Mix, Fix
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Create your spelling lists.
◦ Choose 10 words from the list we make.
◦ Choose 5 words from your high frequency word list.
 Pick words that are not highlighted! Mark the words you choose.
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Have your lists checked.
◦ Get your spelling buddy to check both lists.
◦ Get Mrs. Poole to check both lists and your word study folder.
Day 2: Look, Say, Cover, Write,
Check
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Record your spelling list on the left side of your
chart. (put your list away!!!)
LOOK at your 1st word.
SAY it softly to yourself.
COVER the 1st flap.
WRITE the word in the middle row.
CHECK to see if you spelled the word correctly.
If you spell it right…
GO to the next word, repeat steps 2-6 
If you spell it wrong…
REPEAT steps 2-6 using the last row of your folder.
Day 3: Buddy Check
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2.
Quickly get with your buddy.
Take turns calling out each other’s
spelling list.
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3.
Check each other’s list
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5.
(Both buddies will take their practice test)
(by marking the ones that are wrong and listing how many
they missed)
Turn spelling tests in.
You may practice your spelling words
with the magnetic letters quietly.
Day 4: Making Connections
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Choose a word to make connections with.
Think of at least 4 words that have the same
BEGINNING letters.
Think of at least 4 words that have the same
ENDING letters.
Think of at least 4 words that have the same
letters in the middle of the word you
choose.
Do this 3 more times (you will make
connections with 4 words in all)
Day 5: Buddy Test
1.
2.
Quickly get with your buddy.
Take turns calling out each other’s
spelling list.
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3.
(Both buddies will take their test)
Both turn your things in:
1. (Spelling test, spelling list, and word study folder.)
4.
Go back to your seat to read or study
quietly
1. (Work on make-up work if you have any)
Day 1: Choose, Build, Mix, Fix

Create your spelling lists.
◦ Choose 15 words from the list we made.
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Have your lists checked.
◦ Get your spelling buddy to check both lists.
◦ Get Mrs. Poole to check both lists and your word study folder.
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Use magnetic letters to practice spelling your words.
◦ You may have to share with others!