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.

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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

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Word Sleuth Warm-Up

Key Word Parts

Example Word Breakdown

Guided Practice

Transition to Stations

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Reading

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Word Sleuth Challenge

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Kerri Boyer

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