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This guide focuses on executing the Step 3 Word Building activity in the iSPIRE curriculum. It's an interactive exercise designed to reinforce students' understanding of word structure by manipulating letter tiles under teacher guidance.

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Overview of the Word Building Activity

Duration

This activity is designed to be completed in approximately 5 minutes, making it a quick and effective tool for reinforcing phonics skills.

Accessing the Activity

The Word Building activity is accessed by clicking on a purple box within the iSPIRE platform.

Upon clicking, a separate tab will open for the teacher and students, where the activity will be displayed.

Conducting the Activity

Students will engage with the activity by manipulating letter tiles according to the teacher's instructions, which are located on the main lesson tab. These instructions ensure that students remain aligned with the lesson's objectives.

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It's important to note that students do not submit their work in this activity. Instead, the teacher is encouraged to circulate the classroom, observing and reviewing students' work in real-time to provide immediate feedback or assistance.

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Completing the Activity

  • Once the activity is completed, it is crucial for both the teacher and students to close the separate tab that was opened for the word-building exercise. This action is necessary to return to the main lesson tab and continue with the rest of the lesson.

  • Closing the tab also ensures that the student devices are resynchronized with the teacher's device, maintaining the flow and coherence of the lesson.

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Interactive Engagement: The hands-on Word Building activity requires students' active participation as they work with letter tiles to construct words.

Teacher Involvement: Teachers play a crucial role in guiding the activity and providing on-the-spot feedback as they review students' work throughout the classroom.

Seamless Transition: Properly managing the transition between the separate activity tab and the main lesson tab is essential for maintaining the lesson's momentum and ensuring all devices remain synchronized.

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By following these steps, teachers can effectively implement the Step 3 Word Building activity within their iSPIRE lessons, engagingly and interactively contributing to students' phonemic awareness and word recognition skills.

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