Improving Spelling in the Middle Grades

Improving Spelling in the Middle Grades

Author: Maryann Murphy Manning

Publisher:

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13:

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Intended to help elementary school teachers improve their current instructional practices, this booklet provides many effective spelling methods not included in published spelling programs. The first part of the book examines the recommended instructional spelling practices of selected authorities. The second part presents alternative spelling views, classified according to informal or individualized approaches. The third part offers guidelines and suggestions for useful spelling games and activities. An appendix of several spelling words lists and an annotated bibliography of works pertaining to spelling are included. (HTH)


Super Spellers Starter Sets

Super Spellers Starter Sets

Author: Mark Weakland

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1625312717

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Because spelling is for reading, it is important to teach spelling, not merely assign it. With Super Spellers Starter Sets, you have everything you need to bring to life the wisdom of Super Spellers: Seven Steps to Transforming Your Spelling Instruction. Building on his research-based approach, Mark Weakland provides practical, hands-on tools to create spelling centers; teach spelling strategies that help children solve spelling challenges; and introduce everything from short vowel patterns to multi-syllable Greek- and Latin-based words. This teacher resource provides a wealth of material, all adaptable to match the needs of your students: Seven spelling strategy lessons every student needs to know More than 20 lessons for different grade levels Pointers, differentiated word lists, sorting masters and correlating word ladders Six must-have spelling centers for nurturing independent practice A resource-rich appendix With these resources, your students will notice and remember spelling patterns and words, and--most importantly--make connections between spelling and their reading and writing lives.


What Really Matters in Spelling

What Really Matters in Spelling

Author: Patricia Marr Cunningham

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780132612227

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Based on the active and innovative approach of making words that teachers and their students have grown to love from Cunningham, "What Really Matters in Spelling" presents teachers in grades kindergarten through eighth grade with a clear approach to what really matters in spelling.


Complete Writing Lessons for the Middle Grades

Complete Writing Lessons for the Middle Grades

Author: Marjorie Frank

Publisher:

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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Homeschoolers will make writing exciting with this collection of high-interest writing challenges. From producing advertisements and news articles to creating stories and poetry, this book will encourage students to develop their communication skills and discover their creativity by tackling a diverse array of writing assignments.


Teach Them Diligently

Teach Them Diligently

Author: Leslie Nunnery

Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1683441133

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It’s easy to say we trust Christ for everything, but are we living that truth? We’ve been given clear instruction in a powerful promise for parents. God tells us in Deuteronomy to “teach our children diligently.” This passage and many others give us great insight as to how to do that and enjoy the promised blessing that always accompanies the mandates we are given. Learn the practical view of discipleship parenting, what God expects from parents, and how to put these truths into actionSee how parenting with the vision of teaching them diligently will intentionally bear fruit and affect change in your own life as wellMove beyond giving lip-service to what you believe, and make the conscious choice to rely on the wisdom of God’s holy instruction for your life and parenting. So, why are we as Christian parents still uncertain? Why do we live in fear? Why are we losing our children in record numbers? What can we do about it?


Words Their Way

Words Their Way

Author: Donald R. Bear

Publisher: Pearson

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780137035106

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"Words Their Way" is a hands-on, developmentally driven approach to word study that illustrates how to integrate and teach children phonics, vocabulary, and spelling skills. This fifth edition features updated activities, expanded coverage of English learners, and emphasis on progress monitoring.


180 Days of Spelling and Word Study for Sixth Grade

180 Days of Spelling and Word Study for Sixth Grade

Author: Shireen Pesez Rhoades

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2019-01-02

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1425855172

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Supplement your language arts block with 180 days of daily spelling and word work practice! This sixth grade spelling workbook provides teachers with weekly spelling and word study units that are easy to incorporate into the classroom or home. Perfect for after school, intervention, or homework, teachers and parents can help students gain daily practice through these quick activities that correlate to state and national standards. Arranged into weekly units, the worksheets feature fun activities for sixth grade students such as analogies, sentence completions, prefixes, suffixes, roots, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, proverbs, turn the question around, and more! The repetitive structure helps students focus on the words rather than the activities and allows for more independent practice. Provide fun, engaging, and purposeful practice for your students with this must-have student workbook that includes digital materials.


Natural Speller

Natural Speller

Author: Kathryn Stout

Publisher: Design-A-Study

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1891975005

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Absolutely the only book you will ever need to teach spelling. Teaching strategies include additional tips for use with the learning disabled, and word lists are organized by both sight and sound patterns. Build vocabulary skills with Latin and Greek roots and word lists, and by using the spelling rules to add prefixes and suffixes to root words. Choose from among the suggested activities to include practice with grammar, dictionary, and composition skills. Phonic, spelling, and punctuation rules are listed for easy reference. Word lists are divided by grade, 1 through 8. However, this method is easily adapted for older students or adults who need remedial work. Because of its multi-sensory and simplified approach to spelling, and because each child can work at his own pace, this program is ideal for students with learning disabilities. Grades K-12.