Look Cover Write Check

Teach new words using the Look-Cover-Write-Check method.

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What Is Look-Cover-Write-Check?

The "Look-Cover-Write-Check" game is a simple yet effective game to help learners (especially young learners) improve their spelling and vocabulary. The game has four steps:

Look. The student sees the word.
Cover. The word is hidden.
Write. The student copies the word.
Check. The student's attempt is checked.

The four-step process in this game is a close match to the EDIP teaching method (Explain, Demonstrate, Imitate, Practice). Many teachers find it an effective way to reinforce spelling and improve word retention. look, cover, write, check spelling practice

look, cover, write, check spelling practice

The Pen-and-Paper Version

The look-cover-write-check technique can be used with just a pen, paper, and a list of words.

Look, Cover, Write, Check (Paper Version)

Write the words you want to learn in a column, about 10 words is perfect. (You can download our pdf template or use a piece of paper with the same headings.)

Look. Look at the first word. Now, study it by writing it in the LOOK column and saying it aloud.
Cover. Fold the paper to hide all the new words.
Write. Write the first word from memory in the WRITE column. No peeping!
Check. Unfold the paper and check your spelling. If your version is correct, move to the next word and repeat the process. If it’s wrong, write the correct version in the last column, fold the paper twice to hide all the correct versions, and then try again with the same word.

The Interactive "Grammar Monster" Version

Here is our online version. If you spell the word correctly, the monster will eat it. If you don't, the monster will reject it. Press the start button when you're ready. Good luck! 🍀

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Look, Cover, Write, Check

When a word appears, remember it.
When the word disappears, spell the word, then press
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If you are right, the monster will eat it. If you are wrong, the monster will reject it.
Your job is to feed the monster with correctly spelled words. Good luck!

Create Your Own Version of This Test

You can play this game using your own words. You can even send your version as a link for students to play at home.

Use your own words!

Send Your Own Version of This Test

Here is a link that opens a game with the words currently in play. If you enter your own words above, this link will work for your words. You can send the link to your students by email or messaging app, or you can post the link on a website.