Spelling Strategies

Number One

1.      Spell TV

2.      Chris Matier

3.      This is a strategy for students to learn how to spell. They would record themselves using a video camera. The students say the word, spell the word, give the definition, spell the word, and say the word. They would do this for every spelling word. Last, the student can watch themselves on TV and practice the words again.

4.      Some adaptations for students who are D/HH would be to fingerspell the spelling words (which would be great practice as well) and signing the word/definition.

5.      I think one strength of the strategy is all the practice each student would get. However, a weakness of the strategy is that each student might not benefit from this or might not be able to watch themselves at home for extra practice. Also, if there is many spelling words it might be time consuming. I just think it would be so much fun for most students!

Number Two

1.      Visual Spelling Strategies

2.      All About Spelling

3.      In this strategy the student will focus on one letter or sound and look at word banks for practice. They have to look at the words and decide if they appear to be correct. This is designed for the students to practice looking at words and knowing if they make sense.

4.      D/HH students are very visual. This might be good practice for the students

5.      I think this would be great practice for students to be quick in seeing if a word could even make sense. However, I don’t think that this would be effective for all students. I think if students are struggling with spelling then this would be difficult.

Number Three

1.      Spelling Diaries

2.      Anne Vize

3.      In this strategy students fill out a diary/journal of words that are difficult for them. The words are alphabetized and divided into subject areas. This is a way for students to continue to practice difficult words.

4.      I do not see any adaptations that would be needed.

5.      I think this would be great for additional practice of spelling words as well as learning how to alphabetize words. One disadvantage would be it would not be good for learning the spelling word for the test. Usually a test is at the end of the week so this would not be successful.

Number Four

1.      Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

2.      Clemsford K-12

3.      In this strategy the students look at the word, say the word, cover the word, write the word, and check.

4.      I do not see any adaptations that would be needed.

5.      An advantage of this strategy is the practice. You could complete this as a class and make a game out of the writing part. I cannot think of any disadvantages.

Number Five

1.      Phonetic Spelling Strategies

2.      From Marie Ripple (not the original creator of strategy)

3.      The student listens to the sounds that make up the word and write them down.

4.      One adaptation that would need to be made is for students who are unable to hear the sounds.

5.      An advantage of this strategy would be that the students are learning the relationship between sound and letters. A disadvantage would be that some students would not benefit from due to the limited amount of hearing.