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Improve Your Spelling with the Visual Thesaurus

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Using Visual Thesaurus software, class members participate in a computer-based spelling bee. Then they work in groups to analyze the words and use deductive reasoning to infer spelling patterns. They then present one of their "rules" to the class, jigsaw style.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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spelling rules, spelling

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spelling rules, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

Common Core

L.4.2.b L.4.5.a L.6.2.a L.6.2.b L.9-10.2.c L.11-12.2.a L.11-12.2.b

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