Primary Spelling I nv entory (PS I)

The Primary Spelling Inventory (PSI) is used in kindergarten through third grade. The
26 words are ordered by difficulty to sample features of the letter name-alphabetic to
within word pattern stages. Call out enough words so that you have at least five or six
misspelled words to analyze. For kindergarten or other emergent readers, you may only
need to call out the firstfive words. In late kindergarten and early first grade classrooms,
call out at least 15 words so that you sample digraphs and blends; use the entire list for
late first, second, and third grades: If any students spell more than 20 words correctly,
you may want to use the Elementary Spelling Inventory.
1. fan
2. pet
3. dig
4. rob
5. hope
6. wait
7. gum
8. sled
9. stick
10. shine
11. dream
12. blade
13. coach
14. fright
15. chewed
16. crawl
17. wishes
18. thorn
19. shouted
20. spoil
21. growl
22. third
23. camped
24. tries
25. clapping
26.--riding

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I could use a fan on a hot day. fan

I have a pet cat who likes to play. pet
He will dig a hole inthe sand. . dig
A raccoon will rob a bird's nest for eggs. rob
I hope you will do well on this test. hope
You will need to wait for the letter. wait
I stepped on some bubble gum. gum
The dog sled was pulled by huskies. sled
I used a stick to poke in the hole. stick
He rubbed the coin to make it shine. shine
I had a funny dream last night. dream
The blade of the knife was very sharp. blade
The coach called the team off the field. coach
She was a fright in her Halloween costume. fright .
The dog chewed on the bone until it was gone. chewed
You will get dirty if you crawi under the bed. crawl
In fairy tales wishes often come true. wishes
The thorn from the rosebush stuck me. thorn
They shouted at the barking dog. shouted .
The food will spoil if it sits out too long. spoil
The dog will growl if you bother him. growl
I was the third person in line. third
We camped down by the river last weekend. camped
He tries hard every day to finish his work. tries
The audience was clappirig after the program. clapping
They are riding their bikes to the park today. riding

Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction 2008 by Pearson Education, Inc.

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