Teaching Spelling examines:
The importance of spelling
Why children struggle with spelling
How spelling ability develops
Methods of teaching spelling
Assessing spelling
Activities and games to make spelling more enjoyable
How parents may help at home
Classroom management
Contents:
Chapter One: The Importance of Spelling
Chapter Two: Why Children Fail
Chapter Three: Spelling as a Development Process
Chapter Four: Methods of Teaching Spelling
Chapter Five: Assessing Spelling
Chapter Six: Classroom Management
Chapter Seven: Activities and Games
Chapter Eight: Etymology
Chapter Nine: Using Corewords
Appendix 1: “Corewords A” and Dictation Exercises
Appendix 2: “Corewords B” and Dictation Exercises
Appendix 3: “Corewords C” and Dictation Exercises
Appendix 4: “Corewords D” and Dictation Exercises
Appendix 5: “Corewords E” and Dictation Exercises
Appendix 6: “Corewords F” and Dictation Exercises
Appendix 7: “Corewords G” and Dictation Exercises
Appendix 8: “Corewords H” and Dictation Exercises
Appendix 9: “Corewords J” and Dictation Exercises
Brendan Culligan is the author of ‘Improving Children’s Spelling’ and ‘Spelling & Handwriting’ – BOTH NOW OUT OF PRINT.