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How to Teach Syllables
The Syllable Transformers is a quick, whole-class instructional strategy that teaches students to properly pronounce and spell the basic syllable patterns. Download FREE this five-week unit.
Effective Spelling Practice
Effective spelling practice is not exclusively memorization. Good spelling practice connects to language development, vocabulary, structural analysis, auditory processing, and writing. Learn how to practice spelling…
Spelling Lists and Tests
Teachers who are serious about effective spelling instruction use the spelling pre-test as a diagnostic assessment to differentiate instruction. In this article, teachers will learn how…
How to Select Books for Independent Reading
Teachers, students, and parents recognize the importance of independent reading. No thinking activity better builds content knowledge, improves vocabulary, or exposes the learner to the world…
Top 40 Grammar Pet Peeves
Here is the list of the Top 40 Grammar Pet Peeves that irritate most Americans. Learn what's wrong, what's write, and the tips to avoid these…
Spelling Rules
In this six part series on How to Teach Spelling, this third post discusses and provides teaching resources for teaching the eight conventional spelling rules.
English Sound-Spellings
In this six part series on How to Teach Spelling, this second post discusses and provides teaching resources for teaching the sound-spelling system.
Ten Components of a Successful Spelling Program
Teachers truly want to differentiate spelling instruction, but the materials, testing, instruction, and management can prove overwhelming to even the most conscientious professional. Using this Spelling…