Teaching Spelling to English Language Learners

Teaching Spelling to English Language Learners
Author: Johanna Stirling
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2011-02-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1447606787

A book for anyone teaching English spelling, particularly those working with English language learners. This essential manual answers three challenging questions about teaching spelling: Why is there a problem with teaching and learning spelling? What can be done about it? How can this be accomplished? The first part of the book helps teachers understand the systems of English spelling and the regularities, which are not necessarily phonological. It explores the errors that learners really make and the challenges faced by teachers. The second part outlines a fresh, new, multi-dimensional approach to teaching spelling which recognises the need for learner engagement and strategy training as well as work on the patterns found in English orthography. The final part of the book presents over seventy engaging and effective activities which are designed to develop a range of strategies and knowledge about English spelling.

The Big Book of Spelling Tests

The Big Book of Spelling Tests
Author: Orin Hargraves
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781579126964

This comprehensive collection of spelling tests by a noted lexicographer is the perfect way for students to sharpen their skills and have fun while learning the spelling rules, roots, and all of the tricks the contest-winners know. The 100 quizzes included cover a variety of topics and proceed from one level of difficulty to the next.

Dictionary of the British English Spelling System

Dictionary of the British English Spelling System
Author: Greg Brooks
Publisher: Open Book Publishers
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2015-03-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1783741074

This book will tell all you need to know about British English spelling. It's a reference work intended for anyone interested in the English language, especially those who teach it, whatever the age or mother tongue of their students. It will be particularly useful to those wishing to produce well-designed materials for teaching initial literacy via phonics, for teaching English as a foreign or second language, and for teacher training. English spelling is notoriously complicated and difficult to learn; it is correctly described as much less regular and predictable than any other alphabetic orthography. However, there is more regularity in the English spelling system than is generally appreciated. This book provides, for the first time, a thorough account of the whole complex system. It does so by describing how phonemes relate to graphemes and vice versa. It enables searches for particular words, so that one can easily find, not the meanings or pronunciations of words, but the other words with which those with unusual phoneme-grapheme/grapheme-phoneme correspondences keep company. Other unique features of this book include teacher-friendly lists of correspondences and various regularities not described by previous authorities, for example the strong tendency for the letter-name vowel phonemes (the names of the letters ) to be spelt with those single letters in non-final syllables.

The Phonics and Spelling Book

The Phonics and Spelling Book
Author: Fidelia Nimmons
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2013-05-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781489521958

Written to meet the requirements of the new National Curriculum for English Key Stage 1 and 2, The Phonics and Spellings Book is a complete phonics and spelling programme which has been used successfully with all abilities of children from preschool right up to secondary school, to improve their word attack skills both in reading (decoding) and in writing (encoding). The book includes word families from the academic words lists for secondary school requirement;these are the first three thousand words or 84% of written text coverage which are essential for achieving good grades in exams at both primary and secondary school. Sections in the book include: -Year 1 phonics tests papers -Comprehensive grapheme tests for all phases; with instructions -Step by Step Phonics and Learning to Read guidance -Complete spelling list which include academic words lists for secondary school -Graded dictation exercises which link the spelling lists to writing -Weekly Dictation sentences and passages for each year group -Ideas for fun and engaging teaching spelling activities This book can be used by teachers for whole class, group or individual work. Adults working with children on interventions programmes will find the grapheme tests helpful in identifying their specific needs. The book can also be effectively used for Private and Home tutoring where the learner needs to secure good word and vocabulary skills for performing well in exams. This is a one off purchase spelling book for up to end of secondary school requirement.

Spelling Power

Spelling Power
Author: Beverly L. Adams-Gordon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2004
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9781888827354

Complete English Spelling and Pronunciation Rules

Complete English Spelling and Pronunciation Rules
Author: Farlex International
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2017-10-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781978045828

Did you know that more than half of the letters in the alphabet can be silent? With all the oddities of the English language, it's no surprise that the top two Google searches for "How do you..." are "How do you spell..." and "How do you say...." Are you one of the millions endlessly looking up correct spelling and pronunciation? End your confusion forever with Complete English Spelling and Pronunciation Rules, from the language experts at Farlex International, publishers of Complete English Grammar Rules and creators of TheFreeDictionary.com, the trusted reference destination with 1 billion+ annual visits. Forget about memorizing the hundreds of thousands of words in the English language-get the only spelling and pronunciation guide that gives you all the tools you need to tackle even the hardest words to spell and say. Go beyond "I before E except after C" and get all the rules and exceptions, all in one place, all explained in plain English. Plus: Correct and incorrect examples displayed side-by-side. Quizzes after every lesson. Simple tips and tricks to avoid the most commonly misspelled words and pronunciation mistakes. Get Complete English Spelling and Pronunciation Rules and instantly start spelling and speaking with confidence. From Farlex International, the creators of the popular and award-winning TheFreeDictionary.com, comes Complete English Spelling and Pronunciation Rules, the third volume of The Farlex Grammar Book. The secret about spelling is that good spellers don't just rely on memory-they know the rules and patterns that tell them exactly how a word should be spelled and pronounced. Complete English Spelling and Pronunciation Rules is the only pronunciation and spelling guide that gives you direct access to all of those rules-and the many, many exceptions-with simple, easy-to-remember methods to handle every word that comes your way. Don't let spellcheck let you down when it counts-get the tools to start spelling and pronouncing words the right way every time. Packed with clear explanations, quizzes, examples, and common mistakes, Complete English Spelling and Pronunciation Rules is the only spelling and pronunciation guide you'll ever need.

How to Teach English Spelling

How to Teach English Spelling
Author: John J. Fulford
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2017-08
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780996379922

This book, written by an experienced English teacher and the author of The Complete Guide to English Spelling Rules, is a great aide for those teachers and parents who struggle to teach their students how to spell and keep wondering if there is a better method. The spelling rules are explained simply and clearly with examples.