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Grade 3, Language Arts Spelling: Recognize correctly spelled 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. Word Study With Henry and Mudge Applying aspects of the small-group differentiated reading model to a systematic word study of the past tense marker –ed, this lesson helps students identify both base words and suffixes. This model brings together many complex research-based strategies including rereading, word-bank usage, word study, writing, and reading new books. Read It Backwards One editing technique that writers can use to help them catch their own spelling errors is "Read It Backwards". In this lesson, students will learn a procedure for identifying and correcting the spelling of misspelled words. Spelling Cheerleading: Integrating Movement and Spelling Generalizations This lesson teaches the spelling generalization for adding suffixes to words that end with the letter y. Using the technique of spelling cheerleading, this lesson integrates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities to meet the needs of all learners

Resources: SpellaRoo: This is a game in which kids pick the misspelled word within a sentence. Spelling Strategies: Mastering New Words for Writing Word Walls That Work: Six tips for designing practical, efficient, and memorable word walls. Look, Cover, Write, Check: This game is a good way for students to practice spelling words from several different lists. Harcourt Brace Spelling Word Builder: Unscramble the words from particular spelling lists. Suggestions for English Language Learners: (E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding) (E/B, D, E) Students consult a teacher-generated “word bank” on the wall for correct spelling of frequently-used words. A word bank for specific assignments can also be generated on the chalkboard. (D, E) Students keep a personal spelling journal with words entered alphabetically. Students use them to confirm correct spelling for writing assignments and to record spelling corrections from their class work. (D, E) Students work in small groups or with partners to peer edit and check spelling.
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