Spelling cheerleading: Integrating movement and spelling generalizations
http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=233
A lesson plan for grades 3–5 English Language Arts
This lesson from ReadWriteThink uses the technique of spelling cheerleading to teach the spelling generalization for adding suffixes to words that end with the letter “y.” Spelling cheerleading integrates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities to meet the needs of all learners, as students “cheer” new words based upon the formation of each letter. Students also have the opportunity to apply their understanding of the “y” generalization in small groups through word sorts and the creation of a group book.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
English Language Arts (2004)
Grade 3
- Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
- Objective 5.05: Use a number of strategies for spelling (e.g., sound patterns, visual patterns, silent letters, less common letter groupings).
Grade 4
- Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
- Objective 5.05: Use visual (orthography) and meaning-based strategies as primary sources for correct spelling.
Grade 5
- Goal 5: The learner will apply grammar and language conventions to communicate effectively.
- Objective 5.05: Spell most commonly used words accurately using a multi-strategy approach to the learning of new spellings.
