Lesson Plan
Word Sleuth Challenge Lesson Plan
Students will engage in high-interest spelling and reading activities to identify, decode, and spell new vocabulary words, strengthening word-analysis strategies and boosting retention.
Developing robust vocabulary and decoding skills at the Tier 1 level empowers 8th graders to tackle grade-level texts with confidence and improves their reading comprehension and writing accuracy.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare and Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Word Detective Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Collaborative Spelling Stations
10 minutes
Step 3
Targeted Reading Passage
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Word Sleuth Warm-Up
Key Word Parts
Example Word Breakdown
Guided Practice
Transition to Stations

Worksheet


Reading


Worksheet

