Vocabulary Spelling
City http://www.spellingcity.com/ is a game-based learning tool for vocabulary,
spelling, writing and language arts. This site is full of many different ways
to practice vocabulary and spelling words. The site is user-friendly and
inviting. It offers several free features and a set of premium activities which
you have to pay for a minimal fee. The site offers access via mobile app for
your tablet and smart phone, or online via computer and interactive whiteboard.
To
get started you simply add the words from your vocabulary or spelling list. The
site gives you the option to do several things with your list. You can have the
site teach you the words. This ‘Teach Me’ feature is audible and interactive.
The feature will read you the word, spell the word for you and give you a
sentence using that word, read by a recording of a real person. Along with the
‘Teach Me’ feature are the options to play a list of games, the opportunity to
practice writing the words with printable worksheets and an interactive
spelling test. The site also offers a parent letter inviting students to
practice their words at home, ready to print.
The
site has a featured spelling and vocabulary list which host an array of
literacy skills to focus on such as, multiple meanings, dolch sight words,
homophones, science vocabulary, analogies, and many more. This site really
takes learning vocabulary and spelling words to another level, making it both
fun and interactive.
Teachers
have the option to choose from existing word lists or create their own lists
for use in the literacy-building exercises. Teachers can use this site in a
number of ways, including vocabulary development , student progress tracking,
writing practice, Differentiated Instruction, for teaching resources, share
with other teachers via the free forum, school and district-level reports, and
correlation to State Standards and Common Core. There is also a free training
for teachers on how to use the site effectively.
Vocabulary Spelling
City Games engage and motivate students to practice their words. There are fun
sound effects which add interest and encouragement. The words and sentences are
spoken in a natural voice, aiding pronunciation. Students can access the site
from anywhere via the mobile app.
This site is very fun
and easy to use. I would consider implementing this site with my students to
take home for homework and practice or to use at a learning center in my
classroom to reinforce vocabulary and spelling words. With the many options the
site has to offer to practice the vocabulary and spelling words, students are
sure to pass the test!
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I really like this website. I want to use it with my son who is in the fourth grade. He loves to read but is not a great speller just like me. I think this will help him. Thanks for sharing.
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