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Spelling game
By Jen

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I always use an interactive game. I divide the class into two teams. Stand them in 2 lines. On the carpet I had already made a tic-tac-toe board out of masking tape. I give each team X's or O's. Then I begin to ask,
verbally their words. If correct, they get to choose a square to stand in. They then hold up their X or O card, so the other team members know where to choose their next move. This game involves them, gets them moving, and holds their attention, all while reinforcing spelling words. It also helps them interact with each other.

To adapt this game when I was in a multi-age class, I

didvided up the class, so that each team had an "even" amount of older and younger students. Then I just gave them words from their own lists, since each grade had its own words. For some of the high end younger students, I often challenged them witrh words not on their list, or from weeks prior, just to change up the game.
I hope that this helps. Eamil me for any specifics. Jen

 


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