| SECTION 1. SPELLING AWARENESS | |||
| A. Icebreaker – letter scramble | Optional | Unscrambling words | 5 min |
| B. Reasons for learning to spell | Optional | Discussion | 5 min |
| C. Why it’s so hard | Core | Reflection, use of handout, discussion | 20 min |
| D. Many words are not phonetically regular | Optional | Spelling test using phonetics, discussion | 5 min |
| E. How do you learn to spell? | Core | Spelling test to learn approaches to spelling, discussion | 10 min |
| SECTION 2. MEMORY AND SPELLING | |||
| A. Relate memory strategies to spelling | Core | Playing a game | 5 min |
| B. How memory helps spelling | Core | Use of handout, discussion | 10 min |
| C. How to activate long-term memory | Core | Use of overhead, discussion | 5 min |
| SECTION 3. SPELLING TECHNIQUES | |||
| A. Learn general spelling technique | Core | Option 1. Use of video, handout, practice Option 2. Use of handout, practice |
15 min 5 min |
| B. Explore concept of spelling patterns | Optional | Use of overhead, handout, discussion | 10 min |
| C. Learn how to build on a root word | Optional | Discussion, practice, use of handout | 5 min |
| D. Using learning styles to teach spelling | Optional | Demonstration using handout, practice | 30 min |
| SECTION 4. ANALYZING SPELLING ERRORS | |||
| A. Learn to analyze spelling errors | Core | Use of case study, handouts, practice | 30 min |
| SECTION 5. PLANNING FOR SPELLING | |||
| A. Plan mini spelling session | Core | Discussion using handouts, practice | 35 min |