Spelling City

Go to Larry Ferlazzo's site and search for 'spelling', you will find lots of fantastic websites for spelling he has recommended to us.

here is the link: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?s=spelling

Among them, I like Spelling City very much.

4 groups in the class has chosen spelling city and their comments on 'how it works' has been put below: 

 Spellingcity - help students to memorize vocabulary (spelling, pronunciation, meaning) with fun. Different kinds of games offer the opportunities for students to learn the vocabulary in different context repeatedly, which help them to master both the form and the meaning of those new words. Writing activities are brilliant. Students can make their own context with the new words based on their previous knowledge. Furthermore, if they signed the website, they can sent their works to their teachers directly and then get their feedback.

 Spelling City is a website that helps learners practice their vacabulary in different ways, which make learning process more enjoyable.  There are four main categories for learners to choose from:  Tests, Vocabulary, Writing, and Spelling.   And you can also practice your handwring in this website. In each category, you can test yourself by playing games, and if you are not sure about the answer, you can click on 'Teach Me' button.

 Take 'Which Word' (sub-category of Vocabulary) for example.  You can click on the right answer, and then click on 'Next' button.  If you do not answer it correctly, it will ask you to try it again.

Spelling City requires to enter a word list so you could be able to use them in several activities starting from simple spelling exercises to more sophisticated activities such as crosswords and match ups. Interesting feature: The fact that word are used in context(you can listen the sentences and the individual spelling of eeach and every word you enter). One drawback might be tfor some activities you need to go premium.

Some of our ideas: (Maria and Jenny)

•  A website to practice spelling skills, vocabulary and writing. 
• You can take tests and play games, you work with your own list or find other ready-to-use lists (Teacher's resources). 
• If you become a Premium member you have access to specific vocabulary and activities and games for premium members only, you can keep a record of your performance and you can work with small groups assignments.
•  If you choose to take the spelling test, you enter your words and then you have to type them correctly. 
• The Teach Me option goes through your word, letter by letter. You can listen to the words and have a sentence in which they are used. After you write the words in the test, you receive feedback on how you did.
•  If you choose the vocabulary test, you have a definition and a number of words to choose from.
•  However, this might need to be carefully considered based on the students' level. And if you choose to play a game, there is a list with different games for spelling, vocabulary, writing and other topics.
• You can use this website in the classroom or at home.It's free, unless you want to become a premium member.