Play it Again!
Motivating Games for Word Analysis and Spelling (Virtual Tour)
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 1: Beginning LiteracyStage 2: Consolidation / Fluency
Ages:
6 to 12
Grade Range:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6thFood Groups:
Primary:
Letter-Sounds & Phonics, Spelling & Word Study
Secondary:
Motivation for Literacy, Classroom Tips
Transcript
In my classroom, I like to keep a variety of games for word building, high frequency and just consolidating skills that students are learning and already practicing. If the word "game" is attached to it, the hope is that students will have fun with it and find another way to practice really important skills. The best thing is when, during free time, students choose these games to play. They can use word cards and play Bingo with them or Go Fish. They can roll the dice and make new words. They can use magnetic letters and build words, or play kind of a make shift game of Scrabble. This is another word building game and it just allows them to practice the skills that they're already learning in class in formal lessons in a more casual and fun way.
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Activity Objective
The goal of Play it Again!: Motivating Games for Word Analysis and Spelling (Virtual Tour) is to provide students with engaging ways to practice decoding and spelling words, including irregular and high frequency words and help them consolidate word analysis skills for reading and writing.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- Use cards, dice, letter tiles, or magnetic letters to create different games to use during free time or literacy activities.
- Students can play individually or in small groups and have fun practicing important reading skills.
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