Title: Sparkle

Author: Erica Adams

Grade: 2-5

NE Standards:

4.1.2 By the end of the fourth grade, students will acquire and use correctly an advanced reading vocabulary.

Objectives:

1. Practice their spelling vocabulary.
2. Develop a positive attitude towards learning.
3. Practice their listening skills.

Materials: spelling list, area large enough for the whole class to stand in a circle

PROCEDURES

Anticipatory set: We are going to practice our spelling words by playing a game.

Vocabulary: spelling list

Activities:

1. Have the class form a large circle in an open area. Ask them to stay standing.
2. Tell the students that you are going to give them a spelling word and that it is very important for them to pay attention.
3. Say a spelling work, e.g. "sphere"
4. The first person will say the word "sphere"
5. The next student will say the first letter of the word, "s". If a student misspells the word, they have to sit down.
6. Have students go around the circle spelling out the word "sphere".
7. Once all of the letters have been correctly spelled out, the next student says the whole word.
8. The next person in the circle says, " sparkle" and the person after them sits down.
9. Start the game over when there are only a few students left standing.

Provisions for special needs:

Closure: Ask the students what they liked about the game or what could be improved to make it more fun for the whole class.

Assessment: Check for spelling accuracy and enjoyment

Reference: The Lesson Plans Page

By: Terry Sayre

Reflection: (on back of page)