Terrible Speller

Terrible Speller
Author: William Procter
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1995-09-19
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780688142292

A simple guide to improving spelling and pronunciation skills goes beyond memorization and drills to offer easy-to-use methods for coping with difficult words, along with an introduction to grammar and basic spelling rules

Ella the Bad Speller

Ella the Bad Speller
Author: Robert Kraus
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1989
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9780671686062

Ella the elephant, the worst speller in Miss Gator's schoolhouse, works very hard with the help of the other animals to improve her spelling.

The Bad Speller's Dictionary

The Bad Speller's Dictionary
Author: Joseph Krevisky
Publisher: Random House Incorporated
Total Pages: 122
Release: 1967
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780394491998

Presents a listing of commonly misspelled words arranged by their incorrect forms, and offers instant definitions of frequently confused homonyms

Caught'ya!

Caught'ya!
Author: Jane Bell Kiester
Publisher: Maupin House Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1990
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780929895048

Jane Bell Kiester transforms the sentence-a-day approach to teaching grammar, usage, and mechanics into an intriguing and easy skill-builder. Teachers of students in grades 3-12 save valuable planning time with these classroom-proven soap opera plots ready for the blackboard or overhead. One story each for elementary, middle, and high school, easily adapted to your own classroom. Includes machine-readable tests, keys, plot outlines, and spin-off activities.

Natural Speller

Natural Speller
Author: Kathryn Stout
Publisher: Design-A-Study
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2004
Genre: English language
ISBN: 1891975005

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.

Instant Spelling Dictionary

Instant Spelling Dictionary
Author: Margaret M. Dougherty
Publisher:
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1990-11
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780446360821

Complete rules for correct spelling, punctuation, and hyphenation of 25,000 words.

Spel-- is a Four-letter Word

Spel-- is a Four-letter Word
Author: J. Richard Gentry
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
Total Pages: 62
Release: 1987
Genre: Education
ISBN:

When you have an hour, why not read this book? It's well writtenand interesting and certainly has an important message for primary teachers. - The Reading TeacherOften spelling is taught in a way offensive to children, which creates a set of false dichotomies that prejudice them against spelling. Spel . . . Is a Four-Letter Word is devoted to helping teachers and parents to teach spelling as part of the reading-writing process.