Each week we work on creating words based on specific spelling patterns. On Mondays we use the app "Magnetic Letters" to make words based on some spelling patterns we are working on for the week. This is what our boards look like.
On Wednesday we use the app "Screen Chomp" to practice more words based on the patterns we are learning. We also practice writing sentences, focusing on capitals, punctuation and our sight words.
We talk a lot about how a word looks, always asking, " does that look right?" (Mrs. Betts says that a lot of spelling is recognizing how a word looks).
On Tuesday we take home a spelling sheet that looks like this.
We then have two days to make as many words with the letters we are given. All the letters together make a "mystery" word. Many families do this work together! It is almost like a word puzzle. Here are some completed spelling homework sheets.
You can tell by the message that this is a popular activity with many of us! When we bring our sheets back we often talk about some of the words that we created and what they mean . . . a great way to develop vocabulary!
This is a great spelling activity as it is very open ended! How do you practice word work in your class?
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