Spelling Matrix
This example of a Spelling Matrix is from Australian Curriculum Lessons.
It is based on Blooms Taxonomy and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. The point system on the top is designed so that the teacher can set the amount of points that need to be achieved with their spelling list each week. |
Spelling Menu
This This is another idea that can be used for your class's weekly spelling words. Each student decides on a task to undertake with their spelling words. There are some rules to using the list, like not being able to do the same activity twice in a week, but generally speaking the students navigate their own leaning with these menu's and matrix's. This Spelling Menu was sourced from Pinterest but there are also many others on Teacher Starter. |
Word Map
Word Mas are often used in vocabulary instruction. This is just one of many worksheet examples, or you or your students can make their own.
They are developed by having your new vocabulary word in the center of the page, and then adding words or information that relate to this new word surrounding the new word. In this example they also have a space for a description of the new word which is also a great idea. We simply found this one on Google, but there are alternatives to this version at TES Australia |
Homophones
This is just one page from a Homophone Activity package by Ruth S.
These sort of worksheets are great for students to try and identify the correct usage of homophones in context. Having sentences where students fill in the blanks enables the students to consider their options. This worksheet can be done as an individual activity, or if you think your class may nee\d more help, they could instead do it in small groups, or you could do it as a whole class activity. We found this resource at Teachers Pay Teachers along with and array of others |
New Vocabulary
This is another wonderful worksheet for new vocabulary.
This sheet gives the students space to enter the word that they are introducing, a definition and a space to draw or paste a picture of the word. It then goes on to let the student use the word in a sentence, write a synonym, an antonym and suffixed for the word. They can then classify it into part of speech, whether it is a noun, verb, adverb etc. And lastly it asks for a list of related words. We found this on Pinterest |
Oxford Word List
The Oxford Word List was developed after an investigation of high frequency words used by children in writing development in Australia Schools.
"The Oxford Wordlist Interactive Tool draws on the database of all words ... allowing educators to access frequently used words according to demographic characteristics... By selecting those characteristics most relevant to students from a range of groups in their classrooms, educators can create customised wordlists for early writers, use these lists to plan relevant programs, and determine those words most likely to allow all students to engage in the curriculum." Source: Oxford Word List (7/10/2015) |