- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Jossey Bass (1 Feb 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0130449784
- ISBN-13: 978-0130449788
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 20.9 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 990,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Combining the best of whole language and phonics, this unique resource gives teachers in grades 4–12 a total of 44 easy–to–use lessons to teach students how to spell by recognizing spelling patterns and consistencies rather than memorizing hundreds of isolated words. Includes over 150 reproducible informal tests, word lists, and worksheets covering sounds, syllables, word building, and more.
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For all regular and special education teachers in grades 4 and up, here is a ready–to–use activities program combining whole language concepts and phonics strategies to teach students with spelling difficulties how to spell by recognizing patterns and consistencies rather than memorizing hundreds of isolated words. Included are step–by–step instructions for utilizing the program followed by 40 sequential lessons covering Sounds, Syllables, Word Building, Rules and Generalizations accompanied by diagnostic tools, word lists, and 200 reproducible activity sheets.
For easy use, all program materials are printed in a big 8 ¼ ∗ 11" lay–flat binding that folds flat for photocopying and all lessons follow the same familiar format: Getting Started: To begin the lesson, students draw on their prior knowledge, discuss what they′ve learned in previous lessons, and write their observations in a notebook. Introducing New Information: The teacher creates situations in which students actively acquire new information. Practicing with Individual Words: After reviewing word lists demonstrating a new pattern, rule or generalization, students write individual words and self–correct any mistakes. Practicing Spelling in Context: Using the new patterns they′ve learned to spell, students begin to write meaningful sentences. Reinforcing Activities: Students select any activity, such as "Syllable Rummy" or working with a popular literature selection that reinforces the lesson. Extra Interesting Facts: Little–known facts about words and expressions, such as the origin of hamburger and "It′s Raining cats and dogs," spark students′ curiosity about our language. Plus 5 Ready–to–Use Worksheets: Including&∗Finish It! An exercise in which students select the right words to complete 10 sentences. ∗Categories Game: A game that builds students′ confidence and logical thinking skills as they locate the correct categories for newly learned words. ∗Look It Up! A dictionary usage activity in which students look up common and uncommon words working at their own pace. ∗List It! An easy, enjoyable exercise that prepares students for "real" writing. ∗Write On! A writing activity featuring tall tales, poetry, TV ads and more that develops students′ expository and creative writing and spelling skills. In short, Spelling Smart! Gives you a unique and proven program to develop competency in students who have experienced repeated failure in learning to spell. Once you guide them through the first lessons of this program, they will gain confidence, begin to succeed, and demand more challenge!
For easy use, all program materials are printed in a big 8 ¼ ∗ 11" lay–flat binding that folds flat for photocopying and all lessons follow the same familiar format: Getting Started: To begin the lesson, students draw on their prior knowledge, discuss what they′ve learned in previous lessons, and write their observations in a notebook. Introducing New Information: The teacher creates situations in which students actively acquire new information. Practicing with Individual Words: After reviewing word lists demonstrating a new pattern, rule or generalization, students write individual words and self–correct any mistakes. Practicing Spelling in Context: Using the new patterns they′ve learned to spell, students begin to write meaningful sentences. Reinforcing Activities: Students select any activity, such as "Syllable Rummy" or working with a popular literature selection that reinforces the lesson. Extra Interesting Facts: Little–known facts about words and expressions, such as the origin of hamburger and "It′s Raining cats and dogs," spark students′ curiosity about our language. Plus 5 Ready–to–Use Worksheets: Including&∗Finish It! An exercise in which students select the right words to complete 10 sentences. ∗Categories Game: A game that builds students′ confidence and logical thinking skills as they locate the correct categories for newly learned words. ∗Look It Up! A dictionary usage activity in which students look up common and uncommon words working at their own pace. ∗List It! An easy, enjoyable exercise that prepares students for "real" writing. ∗Write On! A writing activity featuring tall tales, poetry, TV ads and more that develops students′ expository and creative writing and spelling skills. In short, Spelling Smart! Gives you a unique and proven program to develop competency in students who have experienced repeated failure in learning to spell. Once you guide them through the first lessons of this program, they will gain confidence, begin to succeed, and demand more challenge!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had this on my wish list for such a long time, but was disappointed by many of the worksheets in it. Having completed a Dyslexia (SpLD) Diploma where I had to learn to make my own worksheets, and learn how to tailor a worksheet for a particular child's needs I felt I also wanted a book with photocopiable pages to cut a few corners. This book heads off in the right direction with some assessments for spelling, and a rough guide to teaching spelling. However being american it has different ideas on pronunciation. This is also a problem in the UK with the North/South pronunciation of bath/barth and so I would offer a list of Short /a/ sounding words with anything contentious missing i.e. ask/fast/gasp and later explain how the pronunciation of these can differ. Also I would not include consonant blend words i.e. slam/stamp or those with both difficulties i.e. blast/clasp. Many children with dyslexia find beginning and end blends a real challenge and there is no point setting them up to fail with a seemingly random list of words when they already have spelling issues. In fairness to the author she doesn't claim her book is for those with dyslexia, but for teenager boys with spelling difficulties and does have a good range of games and ideas to try and engage disenfranchised learners with writing. The problem is the book could have been so much more. With the author having such an impressive list of educational qualifications I did expect better.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Spelling for adult learner
9 May 2007
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I am using this book to tutor a Russian immigrant whose spoken English is excellent, but who has no concept of English spelling. The book is very easy to use, progresses logically from one lesson to the next and is well suited to using with older children or adults. It teaches the basic spelling rules, but uses higher level vocabulary and is not childish. It offers clear explanations and a variety of practice exercises. Highly recommended
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Great spelling book for those who need help with basic spelling
2 Oct 2005
Format:Paperback
My second son has a terrible time spelling and this book has really helped him. It starts with very simple rules of spelling that are easy to remember. It uses the dictionary as one of it's tools too! ;-) We are very happy with the book!!!!!!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Great spelling program
18 July 2008
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book to help my fourth grader, who is in a reading/writing curriculum that is good at reading but omits spelling pretty much altogether (NYC teachers are NOT ALLOWED to give spelling tests). So far the book is very logical and helpful, teaching students to analyze words syllable by syllable and apply the standard English rules and generalizations. Its goal isn't to teach 100% of English words, but the 85% that follow "regular" English rules. The extensive intro and diagnostic section is also very helpful for us non-educators using the book. I highly recommend it.
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