Objective

By the end of this lesson, Audrey will be able to select, apply, and describe appropriate phonological, orthographic, and morphological generalizations and strategies when spelling in a range of contexts.

Materials and Prep

• Pen or pencil
• Paper
• Dictionary (online or physical)
• Enthusiasm for learning!

Activities

• Spelling Bee: Create a list of challenging words for Audrey to spell. Encourage her to use phonological and morphological strategies to spell the words correctly.

• Word Hunt: Give Audrey a list of words with common spelling patterns to find in a book or online. Have her write down the words and identify the patterns.

• Spelling Story: Ask Audrey to write a short story using a set of spelling words. This will help her apply the correct spellings in context.

Talking Points

• "Today, we will learn how to use sounds and word parts to help us spell tricky words."

• "When we see a word we don't know, we can break it into parts and think about how each part sounds."

• "Remember, some words have patterns that can help us figure out how to spell them. Let's look for those patterns!"

• "Using a dictionary can also be very helpful when we're not sure about a word's spelling. Let's practice using one today."

• "By the end of this lesson, you'll be a spelling expert, Audrey! Let's have fun learning together."