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All Aligned in Alphabetical Order
Students organize lists of words alphabetically. Then they write and rewrite words using correct spellings. Students also identify and color-code key letters in words as they compare and arrange words into an alphabetical list. Finally,...
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Spelling - Compacting (Grades 3-5)
Young scholars use compacting when learning spelling words. In this spelling lesson, students take a pre-test on their weekly spelling words. Young scholars who score 100% are exempt from spelling and those who miss 0-2 words compact...
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Alphabetical Order
Learners write spelling words for the week, or review words, in boxes that are large enough for students to cut out and manipulate with ease. After cutting them out learners arrange them on their desk in alphabetical order.
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Spelling Counts!
Play a game to practice spelling and math. By assigning a numerical value to each letter of the alphabet, you can engage learners in "spy" coding and decoding activities that reinforce grade-appropriate spelling and math skills....
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Spelling Takes a Hit!
Young scholars practice spelling and word recognition. In this spelling lesson plan, students play a game. . Young scholars are given a word to spell and as they call out each letter, they swat the letter with a fly swatter allowing each...
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The Cleverest Thief
First graders read The Cleverest Thief and participate in various activities across the curriculum areas. For this story lesson, 1st graders arrange an anagram of the word monastery. Students complete worksheets to alphabetize and use...
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Working With Words
In this words worksheet, young scholars complete a variety of worksheets involving configuring 11 words, completing sentences with 10 words, writing 4 words in complete sentences and locate and circle 14 words in a word search puzzle....
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Here's an Instant Activity for December 20, 2004
Help learners improve their spelling skills by completing a word analysis activity. They complete the instant activity by finding the hidden words inside each given word. There is a menu of skill ideas and various ways suggested to...
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Spelling Practice
Students clap out synonyms for their spelling words and put their words into alphabetical order. In this spelling lesson plan, students outline words with different colored pencils, and place them in alphabetical order. A challenging...
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Alphabetizing Words Beginning with L and M
Students practice ordering words. In this alphabetizing lesson, students develop their alphabet skills by putting words starting with L and M in alphabetical order.
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Alphabetizing Dolch Words
Students alphabetize a weekly word list. For this alphabetizing lesson, students work as a whole group to alphabetize their weekly word list. This lesson teaches students about alphabetizing to the second letter in a word.
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Spelling Words Puzzle I
Students observe examples on the board to show them what to do in this activity. They then receive a worksheet and completely spell the words that have letters missing to help them study their spelling words.
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Some "ar" Words
In this vocabulary worksheet, students say and study 15 words containing the sound "ar." Students put them in alphabetical order, then draw pictures for them.
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Alphabetizing
Typing is an essential skill in our day and age! Introduce your second graders to computer typing by teaching them the correct placement of the fingers on a keyboard. Then, they complete an assignment using the word processor.
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Short Vowel Sounds
Pupils write down all short vowel sounds. They read their spelling words and attach them to each short vowel sound. They practice writing each spelling word under each short vowel sound that they have listed on their paper. They discuss...
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Spelling Takes a Hit!
Learners actively practice spelling words. In this spelling lesson, students use a flyswatter to swat at letters that spell each of their spelling words.
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Let Me Be Your Guide - A Guided Tour of the Dictionary
Fifth graders, in teams, compete arranging vocabulary words into alphabetical order. They complete different worksheet activities to practice locating designated words in a dictionary.
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Five Spelling Games
Students follow directions to complete activities that help them learn their weekly spelling words.
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Spell Check - Live!
Students create vocabulary words and a variety of spelling exercises, using the H.I.P Pocket Change website.
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Alphabet Organizer
Students practice organizing their vocabulary words in an online organizer tool. In this vocabulary activity, students read a text and take notes. Additionally, students organize their vocabulary words into an online "Alphabet Organizer"...
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Rhyming Words
Students practice reading and spelling by identifying rhyming words. In this rhyming lesson, students complete a worksheet to pair rhyming words.
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
Learning the Printing Trade
Students explore U.S. History by reading biographical text in class. In this Benjamin Franklin instructional activity, students read about the famous American's first job and the transition he underwent from printing to politics....
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Dictionary Skills
Second graders use resources such as dictionaries and glossaries correctly to build word meaning and to practice all uses of their references; students also practice alphabetical order while locating information.
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Spark Students Interest in Fire Safety Week
Students explore and analyze about Fire Safety Week. They assess what a fire is, how is spreads so fast, , that it is hot and dark. Each student becomes aware that fire related incidents is the number three cause of death for children in...