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Grade 3, Language Arts Spelling: Recognize the correct spelling of sight words (COS 19, 20, 28/ SAT10)

Lesson Plans: Sort, Hunt, Write: An individualized weekly spelling program Spelling instruction can be designed so that it is appropriate for all students and includes a wide range of activities. This lesson provides a way for you to help your students learn and develop understandings of new word patterns. Spelling Cheerleading: Integrating Movement and Spelling Generalizations Spelling should not be taught in isolation; weekly spelling lists should include either related words or high-frequency words that appear in student writing. This lesson teaches the spelling generalization for adding suffixes to words that end with the letter y. Rock the Boat As a spelling strategy, the students learn how to divide words into syllables between the consonants in the middle of the word. The students then use this knowledge to play a station activity game. Pen Pal Letters to Soldiers Overseas Students write letters to soldiers overseas with correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.

Resources: Spelling Strategies: Mastering New Words for Writing Everglades Spelling: Fun, competitive spelling game that will encourage your students to supply missing letters quickly. Everyday Spelling for Third Grade
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