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Helpful Spelling Tips. Linda Holan 2003. Here are some of the things we do in our classroom. Read and write the word numerous times Put the words into similar categories Break words into syllables Find small words inside of the word Focus on general rules or rules that apply to the list.
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Helpful Spelling Tips Linda Holan 2003
Here are some of the things we do in our classroom • Read and write the word numerous times • Put the words into similar categories • Break words into syllables • Find small words inside of the word • Focus on general rules or rules that apply to the list
Read And Write The Word Numerous Times • Pail • Pail • Pail • Pail • Pail • Pail • Pail • Pail • Pail
When working with all long “a” words put them in similar lists. Categorize the words
Break Words Into Syllables • O-pen • Com-pu-ter • A-rith-ma-tic
Find Small Words Inside of the Word • K now led ge • Tea c her • Va cat i on
Focus On General Rules • “I” before “E” except after “C” • Dropping Final “E” • Dropping Final “Y” • Adding Prefix
Useful Web Sites • http://www.gsu.edu/%7Ewwwrld/index.htm • http://www.katyisd.org/teaching_learning/spelling/ • Http://www.pacer.org/mpc/pdf/mpc-14.pdf • http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/spelling.htm