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happymom 12:25 PM 12-15-2017
Originally Posted by Mom2Two:
Thumbs down on that list. In fact, if it were me, I'd go talk to admin.

Here's a link to the Utah ELA Parent's Guide.

https://www.schools.utah.gov/file/a8...f-29e16bdcb62f
They place the kids different spelling lists depending on their abilities. I don't know how the placement works or any of that. I think there are 4 levels, the first two are for kids who are having a lot of trouble, and the third one seems pretty reasonable (can, fin, chin, bun, win, thin, sun, van, plan) but then the fourth one jumps to words like this.

I know they are following the common core guidelines (the page that comes home has the common core logo thing on top).

My boy also had to do an oral report with a poster board in front of the class (he rocked it) and cover a list of criteria, but it also seemed to be not very appropriate for his age.
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