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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spelling Strategies for Success

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify the meaning of the suffix "er" in given words and sort according to meaning. Students pair up for proofing of work, checking for correct sorting of words in categories of: no suffix, suffix that means "more," and...
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Organizer
Curated OER

Porky Pig: Spelling

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this spelling practice worksheet, students follow 6 steps to make a pig out of paper. Students then write their spelling words around the outer edge of their finished pigs.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Civil War and Reconstruction Spelling Activity

For Students 5th - 8th
In this spelling strategies worksheet, students examine the 10 words on the list pertaining to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Students write the words 2 times, cover the words, spell them, and check their work.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Gingerbread Man: Spelling

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this spelling practice worksheet, students follow 7 steps to make a gingerbread man out of paper. Students write their spelling words around the outer edge of their finished gingerbread men.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Frosty the Snowman: Spelling

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this spelling practice worksheet, students follow 7 steps to make a snowman out of paper. Students then write their spelling words around the outer edge of their finished snowmen.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Advanced Spelling Challenge 9

For Students 6th - 9th
In this spelling strategies worksheet, students spell each of the 15 listed words and then record translations for each of their words in their native language.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Advanced Spelling Challenge 10

For Students 6th - 9th
In this spelling strategies worksheet, students spell each of the 15 listed words correctly and then record translations for each of their words in their native language.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Test Your Spelling Skills: Numbers

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this spelling strategies learning exercise, students examine 20 number words, cover each word, attempt to spell each word, check their work, and repeat the process if the word is spelled incorrectly.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Test Your Spelling Skills

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this spelling strategies learning exercise, students examine 20 clothing terms, cover each word, attempt to spell the word, check their work, and repeat the process if the word is spelled incorrectly.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Test Your Spelling Skills Read>Cover>Write>Check>Correct No. 5-- Family Words

For Students 4th - Higher Ed
In this spelling instructional activity, students analyze a list of 20 family words. Students are asked to use the strategy of read, cover, write, check and correct in order to learn to spell the words.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Spelling Strategies: Target Words

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this useful words worksheet, students complete 6 activities that help them spell and use the useful and common words. Students also complete a test section on the words.
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Spelling Patterns "Go Fish" Card Game

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Contains plans for four lessons that ask students to make spelling cards grouped by spelling patterns. These cards are then used in a "Go Fish" style card game. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains...
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Integrating Movement and Spelling Generalizations

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Contains plans for two lessons that use movement and cheering to teach the letter y spelling generalization. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as...
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Shared Spelling Strategies

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Contains plans for a lesson that will provide students with strategies for spelling unfamiliar words. Students are asked to use phonological awareness and visual recall, analyze alternative spellings, and use a variety of resources...
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Handout
Other

Reading From Scratch: Spelling Rules

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
The "Reading from Scratch" site provides a list of spelling rules with examples.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc Skillswise: Memory Aids

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips and strategies for helping to remember spelling.
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Activity
Patsy Stevens

Garden of Praise: Musical Spelling Rules

For Students 2nd - 5th
Use these clever songs to help students learn basic spelling rules. Sheet music, as well as audio files, are available for each of 4 songs. Scroll down the page for interactive practice activity.