No word-list memorization here! Instead, in this book educators will discover classroom-tested, research-based strategies for teaching spelling in a way that reflects how middle school students actually learn -- by using spelling strategies and recognizing language patterns. This publication presents a wealth of strategies, activities, and ideas that can teach students to: (1) Notice and exploit language patterns; (2) Think about why words are spelled in particular ways; (3) Develop concrete spelling strategies that can be used across the curriculum; and (4) Learn spelling concepts in fun, interactive, and engaging ways. This book contains the following chapters: (1) "Why Teach Strategic Spelling"; (2) "How to Incorporate Strategic Spelling Into Your Curriculum"; (3) "Pattern Activities"; (4) "Thinking Activities; (5) "Supplementary Activities"; and (6) Assessment". A conclusion, reproducibles, and references are also included along with an index.