PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Some Frequently Confused Words
Some words in English can look and sound similar, but have entirely different meanings. Keep an eye and ear out for them; beware of commonly confused words. [0:40]
ABCya
Ab Cya: Alphabats Syllables
Alphabats - Syllables is a super fun way for kids to practice phonemic awareness. Click on the bats' bellies to hear the words, and then match the words with the same number of syllables. Match 6 words correctly and then help the bats...
Vocabulary Spelling City
Spelling City: Dolch Spelling Lists by Grade Level
This site provides lists of Dolch spelling lists by grade levels for K-8.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers: Episode 4: Writing and Spelling
Hosted by Vivica A. Fox, Writing and Spelling examines the connection between reading and writing and between spelling and composition. The program features successful methods for encouraging children to write and build their...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix:a Right Brained Writing Prompt: Serendipitous Alliteration: Letter S
Students use the alliteration generator to spark an idea for an alliterative narrative using the letter "S" and focusing on word choice and playing with words. An online page and a word choice checklist are provided for students to type...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Grocery List Spelling [Pdf]
This PDF activity page offers a unique way to study spelling words. Students do one activity (such as make a crossword with their spelling list and definitions) from three of the four grocery store departments: meat, produce, bakery, and...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Let's Read It!
Five mini-lessons to help young writers develop their writing skills within a Writers Workshop model.
ICT Games
Ict Games: Writing Repeater
Use the mouse to write words and then save them into word lists.
ICT Games
Ict Games: Letters and Sounds: Phoneme Pop
Click on the correct letter to match the phoneme and catch the letters to practice letter sound recognition.
Other
Galactic Phonics: Cvc Word Interactive Spelling
Practice spelling common Consonant Vowel Consonant words in this game-style interactive activity.
Other
Your Dictionary: Commonly Misspelled Words [Pdf]
A printable table of commonly misspelled words for intermediate readers.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Lesson Plan: Word Wall Madness
This lesson plan for grades 3-5 uses a team activity to focus on locating misspelled words on the Word Wall and spelling them correctly.
Road to Grammar
Road to Grammar: Rhyming Words
In this interactive, students click on the words that rhyme with the word in the middle. These include words that have similar spellings but different sounds. It also offers audio pronunciation of words if needed.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ow Spelling
[Free Registration/Login Required] First grade spelling lesson using words with 'ow' sound.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Real Words or Nonsense Words?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson helps students to distinguish between real words and nonsense words. Real words are words that we use to communicate. Nonsense words are words that we do not use.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Silent Letters
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will investigate, read and spell words with silent letters.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Spelling
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson the children will identify spelling sight words by listening to the word and voting for the correct spelling. It provides great practice and assessment for reading, spelling, and teaching.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Spelling and Vocabulary Activities
[Free Registration/Login Required] Various activities to build spelling and vocabulary comprehension. Includes unscrambling spelling words, matching vocabulary with definition, context sentences, ABC order, word sort, and word order.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Spelling Double Consonants
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will help students to spell two-syllable words containing double consonants.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Spelling Rules
[Free Registration/Login Required] Help students to investigate and learn spelling rules for -ie and learn exceptions.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Spelling Words Within Words
[Free Registration/Login Required] Objective: Students will identify short words within longer words as an aid to spelling.
Other
Spelling Words well.com: 102 Frequently Misspelled Words
A list of 102 frequently misspelled words followed by a short quiz and links to helpful resources.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Build a Word
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using the Activboard and Activprimary, students assemble words by arranging various letters on the flipchart page. Students create words given pre-assembled word endings or listen to words delivered by...