| Grade Level | System Requirement | Product Number |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1-12 | Apple 128K | A231 |
| Your students’ task is to maneuver Dusters through the hotel to collect letters from scrambled spelling words and then unscramble them. To reach the top floor, Dusters have to ride elevators that won’t always stop on the floor kids want and they must also avoid devious vacuum cleaners. | ||
Introduction
Curriculum Area: Language Arts
Subject: Spelling
Grade Level: 1-12
Topic: Practicing Spelling Words Using an Educational Game Format
Description: Spellevator is designed to motivate students with a range of skills and abilities to practice their classroom spelling words. As students play, they practice spelling these words by using three types of clues: context sentences, definitions, and word flashes. Teachers can create and individualize spelling lists by using the Spelling List Editor which accompanies Spellevator.
This is a product in the MECC Spelling Series.
Computer Rationale: The computer provides randomly generated practice of spelling words with immediate feedback using a motivating program scenario.
Features:
- Teacher Options allow you to select clue types, to adjust the timing of the word flash clue, and access the spelling word list while students play the game;
- records and keeps track of names and scores of those students who score the highest points
Menu Options:
PLAY SPELLEVATOR!-gives students practice with spelling and unscrambling words from their list as they direct Duster, the main character, up through the many floors of the Speller Hotel.
SEE GREAT PERFORMERS-gives students the opportunity to see the list of top performing players.