Step 1 - Introduction Lesson
This lesson will introduce students to their new words. Our host “Jake” will state the word, use the word in a sentence and state the word again. Students will be asked to say and spell each word. The words are given to the student to help them acclimate to their new words.
This lesson includes definitions, synonyms and spelling rules were applicable, allowing students to become more knowledgeable about their word lists.
Step 2 - Students get to pick 1 lesson below.
1. Spelling Bee- This lesson simulates a live spelling bee using the student's word list. The spelling bee is unparalleled platform with the bright lights and pressure-packed atmosphere of a competitive spelling bee. The student's BigIQ buddy will enter the bee representing the student.
* A writing assignment of the student's incorrect words follows this lesson.
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2. Pie Time - This lesson consists of an interactive spelling game similar to the traditional spelling game Hangman but uses a more kid friendly approach. As the user tries spelling their word they want to avoid getting pie thrown at an animated character. The lesson challenges the student to correctly spell their words. This lesson is followed by a SpellingTime.com writing assignment.
* The writing assignment is around the student's entire word list.
Step 3 - Students get to pick 1 lesson below.
1. Word Scramble - This lesson will utilize the popular word scramble format that tests the student's ability to find the words in scrambled letters. This lesson calls upon the student's recognition skills and providing reinforcement of the look and structure of the words.
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2. Spelling Bee - Reference above.
Step 4 - Pop Quz
This lesson is a pop quiz wherein our host "Jake" oversees a simulated classroom testing environment and asks the student all the words on that week’s list. The program records and emails the results of the Pop Quiz to the parent thus providing valuable insight as to those words requiring additional attention and review. *NOTE: Students need to pass this quiz with a score of 80% or above to advance to the next step. Students get a chance to be in the 100% club if they score 100% on their pop quiz.
Step 5 - Spelling Test
This lesson is a spelling test wherein our host "Jake" oversees a simulated standardized test. The program records and emails the results of the Spelling Test to the parent thus providing valuable insight as to those words requiring additional attention and review. *NOTE: Students need to pass this test with a score of 100% or above to advance to the next step.
Review
During this time, the program will select from all the words previously studied and generate random tests consisting of 20 words and those results will be logged in the student’s account for further progress analysis. *NOTE: Review tests are given after every 4th lesson.
Reward
After the child completes his/her lesson they earn a game coin to play fun, age appropriate games. We add games through out the year. Currently we have over 26 games to choose from.
