Spelling is an important life skill that is frequently used to judge an individuals written language competency. Unfortunately, for many students with special needs, spelling is a difficult task to master. Although the need to effectively communicate in writing begins as early as elementary school, many students never develop this necessary skill. 'I'hc following steps and strategics arc designed to assist elementary-age students in becoming more competent in spelling and written communication.1. Read and draw. I,ct students take turns reading each spotting word and drawing a 1)icturc or symbol. They can then use the sclf-gencrated pictures/symbols to assist them in decoding and remembering their new word.2. Orally define words. Guide the students in orally defining new spoiling words. Students may choose to state a definition or use the word in a sentence to show their comprehension.3. Configuration. Have students place spelling words inside of configuration boxes to assist them in visualizing the words. The configuration exercise highlights not only the individual letters inside of the words, hut also their shape and sire. 4. Scrambled letters. Let students unscramble lettcrs to spcll thcir words. Students may perform this task using papcr/pcncil, magnetic letters, letter tiles, or any appropriate medium. 5. Stamp letters. Provide students with a set of ruhber stamps and an ink pad. They can use these materials to create their own spelling lists. '1'his activity reinforces letter rcccyniticm and enables students to practice spotting thcir words without actually writing them.6. Link letters. Write spotting words on oaktag or heavy papcr and cut them into linking puzzle pieces. Students match thc puzzle pieces to spell new words. 'I'his activity is fun and great to use when spelling words are unfamiliar to students. 7. Newspaper cutouts. (.ivc old newspapers and magazines to students to cut out letters. Let them spell words by gluing thc letters onto a piece of paper. '1'his activity not only enhances fine-motor skills, but is also beneficial for visualizing spelling words.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.