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A New Approach to Spelling Instruction (K-6)/Semester Course

 

This course is designed for educators interested in learning a variety of ways to teach essential spelling skills to their students. Spelling is an essential and complex skill and an important component of the overall language arts curriculum. Instead of looking at spelling as a memorization process, spelling should be thought of as a building block of literacy development. In this course, teachers will learn a variety of proven ways to increase students’ spelling skills using interactive, developmental, and fun activities!

"I loved this course. The ideas and resources are outstanding. I am actually excited about teaching spelling now!" - Geraldine McKay

 

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Register]Course Plus Graduate-Level Credit from USD ($230 + $185)

 

Topical Outline / Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One

  • The Connection Between Spelling and Literacy
  • Spelling Assessment
  • Assignment #1: Write an autobiography/Write an article reflection

Unit Two

  • Developmental Spelling
  • The Stages of Developmental Spelling
  • Assignment #2: Assess a student's spelling development

Unit Three

  • Instructional Spelling Groups
  • Simple Spelling Games
  • Mnemonics and Other Strategies
  • Incorporating Spelling into Vocabulary
  • Assignment #3: Create a fun and interactive spelling game

Unit Four

  • Technology and Spelling
  • Websites that Promote Spelling Development
  • Using Power Point for Spelling and Vocabulary
  • Assignment #4: Locate five interactive websites

Unit Five

  • Spelling Self-Correction Model
  • Integrating Spelling Instruction with Writing
  • Assignment #5: Create a model writing piece

Unit Six

  • Common Misspelled Words
  • Spelling Rules to Know and Teach
  • Spelling Homework
  • Assignment #6: Develop a spelling lesson plan