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 ? * 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 ? * 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!
About the Author
Cynthia M. Stowe is a certified classroom teacher, special education teacher, and school psychologist who has worked with children of all ages as well as adults. In addition, she also writes children's novels, including Sweet Home, Good-Bye (scholastic), Dear Mom, in Ohio for a Year (Scholastic), and Not-So-Normal Norman (Albert Whitman & Company).
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
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Spelling for adult learner,
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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
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Great spelling book for those who need help with basic spelling,
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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!!!!!!
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Great spelling program,
This review is from: Spelling Smart!: A Ready-to-Use Activities Program for Students with Spelling Difficulties (J-B Ed: Ready-to-Use Activities) (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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Spelling Smart! is a program designed for students, grade 4 through adult, who have difficulty learning to spell through memorization. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
vowel combination syllable, closed syllable words, record the following words, homonym teams, example for the last pair, spelling generalization, one unique sound, say the following words, single short vowel, doubling rule, listed words, combination syllables, open syllable, multisyllabic words, ask your students, difficulty with spelling, syllable type, closed syllables, irregular words, manageable number, consonant blends, dictionary skills, last consonant, written model, tell your students Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Spelling Smart, New York, Name Date, United States, Old English, San Francisco, Further Discussion, Quick Sort, Random House, Sounds Correct Answers, The Origins of English, John Newton, Polar Bear, Scotland Yard, Word Thief New!
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Spelling Smart! is a program designed for students, grade 4 through adult, who have difficulty learning to spell through memorization. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
vowel combination syllable, closed syllable words, record the following words, homonym teams, example for the last pair, spelling generalization, one unique sound, say the following words, single short vowel, doubling rule, listed words, combination syllables, open syllable, multisyllabic words, ask your students, difficulty with spelling, syllable type, closed syllables, irregular words, manageable number, consonant blends, dictionary skills, last consonant, written model, tell your students Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Spelling Smart, New York, Name Date, United States, Old English, San Francisco, Further Discussion, Quick Sort, Random House, Sounds Correct Answers, The Origins of English, John Newton, Polar Bear, Scotland Yard, Word Thief New!
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- Write on by Martin Good on page 100, page 101, and page 193
- Hercule Poirot by Agatha Christie on page 104
- The Story of English by Robert, Cran, William, MacNeil, Robert McCrum on page 415
- The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology by C.T. Onions on page 415
- Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank on page 132
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