Bueno Brothers' Bean Dip
Students play a game in which they see how many words they can form from a scoop of lima bean letters.

Pen Pal Letters to Soldiers Overseas
Students write letters to soldiers overseas with correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
 

Resources:

Welcome to the Spelling Bee!
Contestants -- that's you! -- in grades 1-8 will listen to three stories, one at a time, and then spell words from each story.
 

Onsets, Rimes and Endings

Soccer Spelling:  Practice spelling in partners with this game.

Everyday Spelling for Fourth Grade

Proofreading Makes Perfect:  This interactive tool provides students with tools on what to look for when they proofread.

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.
 

© 2005 Mobile County Public Schools
 MCPSS is not responsible for the content of links beyond the initial levels
  in this site and does not officially endorse any software or other products mentioned 
on the linked sites.