6 Research-Based Techniques to Use with Spelling Instruction

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1 6 Research-Based Techniques to Use with Spelling Instruction 1. Careful Word Selection- Word lists have been carefully selected based on the spelling TEKS for each grade level. Each list focuses on a spelling principle and high frequency words. 2. Using a Pretest Study Posttest Format-On the first day of the week, you will administer a pretest so that students will know which words they need to study. Students will be taught different routines to use for studying during the week, and finally take a posttest on Friday. 3. Using a Self-Correction Technique- Research shows that having students correct their own spelling pretest, more learning occurs. The Circle Dot Method is one way to implement a Self-Correction Technique. 4. Teaching Children How to Study Unknown Words- Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check is a routine that is included each week that teaches students how to study words. 5. Spelling Games- Supplement, but not supplant explicit spelling instruction. Spelling games might include: Spelling Tic Tac Toe, Hangman, Scrabble,. 6. Word Sorting- is a way of practicing words and word patterns so that they may be automatically retrieved from memory word sorting is a weekly option on the Speller s Choice days. 5 th Grade 1

2 Weekly Spelling Routines and Procedures Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday New Principle Introduce Principle Administer Pretest Student List Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check Speller s Choice Speller s Choice Test ***4 day weeks only allow for 1 day of Speller s Choice*** 5 th Grade 2

3 Circle Dot 1. Check the spelling for the 1 st word. (letter by letter) 2. Draw a dot under every correct letter. If you wrote a letter that is not correct, or if you left out a letter, draw a little circle. 3. Use the circles to see the parts of the word that gave you trouble. 4. Write the word again. Check your spelling. 5. Keep going until you have checked each word on your list. 5 th Grade

4 Circle Dot 1. Check the spelling for the 1 st word. (letter by letter) Circle Dot 1. Check the spelling for the 1 st word. (letter by letter) 2. Draw a dot under every correct letter. If you wrote a letter that is not correct, or if you left out a letter, draw a little circle. 2. Draw a dot under every correct letter. If you wrote a letter that is not correct, or if you left out a letter, draw a little circle. 3. Use the circles to see the parts of the word that gave you trouble. 3. Use the circles to see the parts of the word that gave you trouble. 4. Write the word again. Check your spelling. 4. Write the word again. Check your spelling. 5. Keep going until you have checked each word on your list. 5. Keep going until you have checked each word on your list. 5 th Grade 4

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6 Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check 1. Write the list words in first column. 2. Begin with one word, LOOK closely at the letters to notice the visual details. 3. SAY it and notice the parts to remember. 4. COVER the word and think about how the word looks (visualize it). 5. Say the word softly. WRITE it from memory in the next column. 6. Uncover and CHECK it with the word in the first column. 7. Repeat the process in the last column. 8. If it is spelled wrong in the last column, add the word to the first column again and repeat the process. 5 th Grade 6

7 Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check 1. Write the list words in first column. 1. Write the list words in first column. 2. Begin with one word, LOOK closely at the letters to notice the visual details. 2. Begin with one word, LOOK closely at the letters to notice the visual details. 3. SAY it and notice the parts to remember. 3. SAY it and notice the parts to remember. 4. COVER the word and think about how the word looks (visualize it). 4. COVER the word and think about how the word looks (visualize it). 5. Say the word softly. WRITE it from memory in the next column. 5. Say the word softly. WRITE it from memory in the next column. 6. Uncover and CHECK it with the word in the first column. 6. Uncover and CHECK it with the word in the first column. 7. Repeat the process in the last column. 7. Repeat the process in the last column. 8. If it is spelled wrong in the last column, add the word to the first column again and repeat the process. 8. If it is spelled wrong in the last column, add the word to the first column again and repeat the process. 5 th Grade 7

8 Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check (Precut Folder) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 5 th Grade 8

9 Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check (Notecard in Spelling Notebook) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 5 th Grade 9

10 Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check Name: th Grade 10

11 Speller s Choice Choose at least 2 activities to complete each week. Always use your newest spelling words. Complete all written work in your Spelling Notebook. Activities 1. Put the words in ABC order. 2. Write each word three times. 3. Write the words neatly in pen. 4. Draw pictures to help you remember each word. Write the word under each picture. 5. Write sentences using the words. 6. Write your words neatly in cursive. 7. Type your words in different fonts on the computer and paste them in your Spelling 8. Cut the letters of your words out of magazines or newspapers and glue them to a paper. 9. Have someone give you a practice test of your words. 10. At home or during recess, jump rope with your words: each time you jump, say a letter of your word until you spell the whole word. (teacher or parent initials) 11. Play with your spelling words at this website: (teacher 12. or parent initials) Play spelling games to practice your words. (teacher or parent initials) 13. Sort your spelling words using categories. 14. Find 5 new words (not on your list) that fit the Spelling Principle. 15. Spelling Game 5 th Grade 11

12 Sample Spelling Lesson Plans Set up Spelling Notebooks: 9/2-9/5 T-F TEKS: Obj: We will set up a Spelling Notebook. Product: I will set up my Spelling Notebook. Model setting up Spelling Notebook with students under a document camera. Label the Front Cover Spelling Notebook and Name. Paste a copy of the Speller s Choice page on the inside of the back cover. Collect notebooks and store in classroom for daily use. Ensure students are able to access them during centers or independent work time each day. Students need to complete this by the end of this week.

13 Sample Spelling Lesson Plans High Frequency Words: 9/8-9/12 M TEKS: 5.22A Obj: We will spell high frequency words. Product: I will spell high frequency words by taking a pretest and correcting my errors. T TEKS: 5.22A Obj: We will spell high frequency words. Product: I will spell high frequency words by using the Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check Routine. Introduce the Spelling Principle Writers need to know how to spell words that they use often. Administer the Pretest Use Word List provided to give students a pretest in their Spelling Notebook. Display List or Distribute Spelling List Students correct pretest and identify words they need to study. -Review the principle then explain this routine. -Model the Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check Routine with your students. Today you will learn another way to study your words. 1. Under the document camera, display a Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check Sheet and then place in in the precut file folder with all the flaps open. Explain that you will demonstrate how to use Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check to study words. If you are going to use the precut folder, you will need to model this routine using a notecard in your Spelling Notebook. Create 3 vertical columns on your paper by folding or drawing. Number your paper to accommodate the number of words on your list. See Handouts for Details 2. You will write one of your words in the first column and say it. Then you cover it with the first flap (or your notecard). 3. Write the word from memory in the 2 nd column. Lift up the 1 st flap (or notecard) and check the word letter by letter. Demonstrate this process. 4. Repeat the same process in the 3 rd column with the same word. Research has proven that this is an effective procedure for learning how to spell words and the repetition using this strategy is crucial! 5. If the word is still misspelled in the last column, show students how to highlight the part to remember (e.g., an omitted letter, a substituted letter, or a reversed letter). 6. Guide students through this process

14 W TEKS: 5.22A Obj: We will spell high frequency words. Product: I will spell high frequency words by completing an activity from the Speller s Choice list in my Spelling Notebook. Th TEKS: 5.22A Obj: We will spell high frequency words. Product: I will spell high frequency words by completing an activity from the Speller s Choice list in my Spelling Notebook. F TEKS: 5.22A Obj: We will spell high frequency words. Product: I will spell high frequency words on a Spelling Test. using the next 4 words on their spelling list. They will complete the last 5 independently. You will want to scaffold this routine to independence over the course of the next several weeks. Speller s Choice Explain each activity on the list and you want it to be completed. Model completing an activity in your teacher Spelling Notebook. Students may choose to complete the same activity or a different activity in their Spelling Notebook. Each week you many want to model a different activity. You will want to scaffold this routine to independence over the course of the next several weeks. This may be assigned as homework, as a center, or as independent work. Speller s Choice Model completing an activity in your teacher Spelling Notebook. Students may choose to complete the same activity or a different activity in their Spelling Notebook. Each week you many want to model a different activity. You will want to scaffold this routine to independence over the course of the next several weeks. This may be assigned as homework, as a center, or as independent work. In a 4 day week, time only allows for 1 day of Speller s Choice. Spelling Test Pair students together to administer the test. One student calls the words for the other student, who writes the words in their Spelling Notebook. Students switch roles. Collect Spelling Tests (either in the notebook or removed) to be graded.

15 Spelling Principle Writers need to know how to spell words that they use often. 1. accept 2. against 3. backwards 4. brought 5. choice 6. choose 7. delete 8. description 9. especially 10. except