An instant spelling activity, that's what it's called. Learners practice their spelling skills with consonant and vowel -y ending words. They use a word bank to help them sort the words into consonant and vowel-y ending words.

Second graders improve their spelling skills by reviewing antonyms for specific words. They work aloud with words and find their antonyms. They complete their own crossword puzzle and an activity crossword puzzle.

Second graders complete a spelling activity to learn how to spell plural words. For this plural words lesson, 2nd graders complete an oral spelling activity with their teacher and then a worksheet to spell plural words.

Games are great ways to motivate. The class is split into two teams; each team earns points by correctly spelling given words. To score bonus points, teams get to shoot baskets with a small ball. Tip: This game could be used to reinforce...

Second graders explore the concept of homophones. In this spelling skills activity, 2nd graders discover the definition of homophones and practice identifying homophones. Extension activities suggested are included with this activity.

Sixth graders practice their spelling and vocabulary skills. In this spelling instructional activity, 6th graders examine anagrams and palindromes. Students then practice writing their own anagrams and palindromes

Students run to the chalk board to spell a given word, pick up a basketball, dribble to the hoop and make one shot, run the basketball back to their starting place to score points for their team.

Learners participate in a spelling activity. In this spelling activity, students use shaving cream to write their spelling words. Learners correct any mistakes.

Second graders perform a variety of activities with a dynamic, ever-changing classroom word wall as outlined in these lessons. They become less dependent on the word wall as the school year progresses.

Ninth graders complete spelling activities using Latin expressions. In this Latin expressions lesson plan, 9th graders complete an oral class activity using Latin expressions and complete a worksheet where they research to explain the...

Understanding different verb tenses begins with knowing how to decode words. A lesson on the -ed suffix with unchanging base words introduces readers to the past tense. Teachers present the skill with oral reading and spelling...

Looking for a way to review and practice spelling words that's fun and creative? Use this spelling relay activity for any grade level. Using three spelling lists, ranging in difficulty, teams of young spellers choose words from the lists...

Pairs use desktop publishing software, as well as digital video and camera equipment, to craft a book review. These reviews are then shared with others in the school community through the class or school website.

With this worksheet, youngsters review past tense irregular words and predict the spelling of these words. They complete a worksheet where they fill in the missing letters of irregular verbs. The sheet provides the exact number of spaces...

Second graders review the spelling of words with the long O sound. In this phonics lesson plan, 2nd graders brainstorm words with the long O sound, gain exposure to common long O spelling patterns and sort long O words based upon the...

Students determine the elements of a review.  In this writing instructional activity, students investigate the parts necessary for a critic to write a review.  Students write their own review based on a film or production they...

Review basic spelling rules with your elementary schoolers. Focus in on the spelling of words with a specific prefix. In this spelling instructional activity, learners use an interactive whiteboard instructional activity to learn...

Students find a strategy to help them remember spelling words.  For this spelling lesson, students use memory, mnemonic devices, singing and body spelling to remember words.

Delve into a Bengali folktale with a series of reading comprehension activities. Before kids read The Ghost Catcher, they discuss the concept of reflections and mirrors. They then answer comprehension questions about the characters and...

Third graders practice spelling ou words. For this phonics and spelling lesson, 3rd graders brainstorm words using the 'ou' spelling pattern. Students review compound words and brainstorm compounds words. Students complete the 'instant...

Fifth graders complete activities for ou and ow words. In this ou/ow words lesson, 5th graders practice ou and ow words by completing the 'instant activity.' Students complete a crossword puzzle activity for ou and ow words.

Ninth graders complete spelling exercises using Greek word parts. In this Greek word parts instructional activity, 9th graders complete an oral assignment to spell with Greek word parts and a worksheet.

Learners will create a list of short vowel sound words and participate in computer phonics activities to practice. They will read an interactive storybook online. Next, they will complete words in order to better understand short vowel...

Students review the elements for a successful play review. In this play review lesson, students work in groups to complete peer responses, a consensus activity, and tally activity. Students write a play review. A Peer Review Sheet is...