Spelling Rules For Older Children Who Want to Be Better Spellers: FLEX Class Part 1
In this five-week course we will work on Open and Closed syllables, the FLOSS rule, when to c vs K, the ck rule, and more
Rachel Capes
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What's included
18 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students will have worksheets to work on that will help them pass their spelling test. (10 to 15 min a day but optional) Students should participate in the three weekly activities throughout the week. (15 min max per activity) Spelling test and quiz - no more than 20 min at the end of the week.Assessment
Students will receive a letter grade on their spelling test.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
This class is a FLEX class. This means that you will receive a video recording of the lesson. I will teach the rule, and then have children spell words. They will be asked to pause the recording, spell the word, unpause it, and then check to see if it is spelled correctly. We will learn three of the six syllable types in this class, as well as other spelling rules. Homework with 10 spelling words will be assigned. The homework will need to be printed. It will not be turned in, but it is helpful if it is completed. Three times during the week the students will be asked to participate in more learning regarding the spelling rules or their spelling words. A question about a spelling rule or spelling word will be asked. (Can you find words that we haven't spelled that have a long o sound? or Use the spelling word moistness in a sentence. or Can you find a word with an open syllable and C + l-e syllable.) Students may participate in "I have/ who has" activities involving spelling words. Students may create their own video explaining the rule Students may be asked to answer the "challenge questions" Students may be asked to post a picture of a sentence they created and their drawing They may be asked to provide clues like synonyms or vocab definitions to a spelling word and see if their classmates can figure out the spelling word. Games like Jeopardy may also be played. At the end of the week, they will take a spelling test and have a short quiz on the spelling rule. I will grade this and return it to them. (Kahoot) The lessons are as follows: Week 1: When to use c vs k and the ck rule. Week 2 - FLOSS RULE Week 3 - Open and Closed Syllables Week 4 - More Open and Closed Syllables Week 5 - Magic e or VCE Syllables
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to spell two-syllable words using the new syllable rules to help.
Syllabus
5 Units
18 Lessons
over 5 WeeksUnit 1: C Vs K
Lesson 1:
Learn when to use C vs K
Grab a white board and practice some basic words focusing on when to use C vs K Lesson 2:
K vs CK
Learn when to use K vs CK at the end of a one-syllable word. Lesson 3:
Drawing Challenge
Draw the rule we learned about that will help us when to use C vs K Lesson 4:
Quiz Day
Practice spelling the words we learned this week. Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Walton University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Georgia State
Hi, I'm Rachel Capes! 🌟
I have an Early Childhood Degree and a Master's in Literacy. I spent 12 amazing years teaching 4th and 5th graders, and Kindergarten SPED in public schools. I even got to be a math and literacy coach!
Now, I homeschool my four wonderful kids. One is gifted, two are right where they should be, and one has a learning disability. This time at home has given me a deeper understanding of all learning styles.
I believe learning should be hands-on and fun! Kids should be excited about math and reading.
In math, we use manipulatives, drawing, and algorithms to make learning engaging. When we meet more than once, kids get to share how they solved problems and explain their thinking.
In reading, we dive into books, discuss vocabulary, explore literary elements, analyze characters and plots, and make predictions. Everyone gets to share their thoughts and opinions while respecting others'.
I love to read, be outdoors with my kids, and this year we're learning to garden together. 🌱
I also teach World History and Geography at an accredited homeschool group.
Let's make learning an adventure! 🎉📚✨Reviews
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