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1st - 7th
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Spelling Race

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Learners of all ages can practice their spelling abilities by participating in a fun group game. They utilize a pile of letters written on paper to "build" a word instructed by the teacher. The fastest pair of spellers wins a point! Learners love friendly competition. 

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irregular spellings, spelling

Additional Tags

building words, spelling game, team vocabulary game, irregular spellings, l.7.2, rf.2.3, english language arts

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  • Helpful tips and tricks are listed throughout the lesson 
  • The lesson plan is written in detail 
  • The game accommodates each week's spelling list 

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