Epiphany Games - Spelling Games Guide

Spelling Games

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Features:

Six different interactive games to help students practice spelling words.
Students can enter their own spelling lists.
Pre-made spelling lists for grades 1-6.
Teachers can create their own spelling lists and assign them to students. (Subscription Website Only)
Teachers can differentiate spelling lists by student, by groups, or for the entire class. (Subscription Website Only)

Grade Levels:

Appropriate for Grades 1 – 6.

Brief Description:

There are six different exciting spelling games for students to play and practice. Four games are available from the start. Each game involves students spelling words correctly and earning points. These points can then be spent on additional activities and game enhancements.

Lesson Ideas:

Spelling Review, Spelling Challenge, Word Scramble, Letter Guess, Word Search

How To Play:

Players start at the menu and can choose from six different spelling games. Each spelling game has a unique way to practice spelling words.

Letter Guess – Students must guess the letters in their spelling words. If the player guesses the letters correctly and completes the spelling word a new one from their list will be generated. If the player guesses too many incorrect letters the game will show them the correct answer and give them a new word.

Word Scramble – This game takes the spelling words and scrambles the letters. Players must then unscramble the spelling word and type it into the answer box.

Letter Catchers – in this fast paced game the player must click on the letters of the spelling word in the correct order before the letters hit the bottom of the screen. This game offers four different levels that correspond to the different seasons of the year.

Word Search – This game is a classic Word Search. The spelling words are mixed into a game board and the player must click on the letter and draw a circle around each word. Words can appear horizontally, diagonally, vertically.

Word Blasters (Locked) – This game begins locked and can be unlocked as the player earns enough points. After it is unlocked, the player chooses a spaceship and then uses the arrow keys and spacebar to blast their spelling words before they crash.

Spelling Gallery (Locked) – This game begins locked, and can be unlocked after the player earns enough points. After it is unlocked, the player can then begin playing a carnival game where they must hit the target with the next letter in their spelling word.

Connection to Standards

State Standards:

State Goal 1A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
State Goal 3A. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure.

NETS Technology Standards:

Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments such as electronic books, simulation software, and Web sites. (6)
Demonstrate the safe and cooperative use of technology. (5)
Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (6)

Click here to view preset spelling lists.