Generate Differentiated Spelling Lists

Meet every student where they’re at with tailored vocabulary support.

Teaching context:
Great for weekly spelling tasks in upper primary and junior secondary English or Learning Support programs.

Basic AI Prompt:
Create a spelling list for Year 6 students.

Enhanced AI Prompt:
Generate three differentiated spelling lists based on Year 6 curriculum words: one for extension, one for standard, and one for support. Include five words each and a short sentence using each.

Spice it up:
Ask AI to format the lists as a printable worksheet or a dictation script.

Lesson implementation:
Use these lists for weekly rotations or literacy groups. Print and distribute based on student levels or reading data. Ask students to create crosswords, write stories or do peer dictation using the words. The sentences help reinforce contextual usage, which aids retention. You can also use the words in Wordle-style games, spelling bees or homework challenges.

Encourage students to use AI to create more words based on their interests or subject area (e.g. science vocab). This approach is ideal for supporting EAL learners or literacy intervention groups. Pair with tools like Literacy Planet or Google Docs.

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