Pupils need to become good spellers to communicate effectively with others. Pupils should understand the meaning of words to be mastered before studying their spelling. Teachers need to provide a variety of learning opportunities to assist pupils in learning to spell words correctly. Pupils should develop a definite methodology in learning to…

A study determined the impact encouragement of invented spelling has on a child's writing through a comparison of writing samples produced by children encouraged to use invented spelling with writing samples by children encouraged to use conventional spelling. Three first grade classes participated in this study, two of which are located in…

This Student Activity Book is designed to be used with the "Guidebook for Parents and Teachers" of the same series. The Level 3 activity book consists of worksheets intended to help children discover and practice the most important patterns and principles that govern English spelling and writing. It includes short and long vowels, punctuation,…

This paper analyzes different approaches to assess learner achievement in the spelling curriculum. The following topics are discussed: assessment of spelling and the basal textbook, using spelling words for mastery based on research, individualized spelling, use of spelling words in context, standardized spelling tests, and the functional approach…

The purpose of this study was to determine if the Phono-Graphix[TM] method, a reading program based on sounds, could help improve the spelling achievement of two kindergarten students. The students, identified as good readers/poor spellers, participated in eight 40-minute sessions. Their spelling skills were assessed before and after the…

This bibliography, developed by Project RIMES 2000 (Reading Instructional Methods of Efficacy with Students), lists approximately 225 materials for teaching early reading and spelling to students at risk for reading and spelling failure. Materials are presented alphabetically by title. Entries usually include a grade level indicator, a brief…

Procedures and conclusions drawn from their investigation to determine the effectiveness of using both the visual and auditory sensory modes, as opposed to using only the auditory mode, when the procedure of having children check their own tests is utilized as part of spelling instruction. (Author/RB)

Maintains that while the dialects of English are . . . more similar in their abstract phonological systems than in their actual habits or pronunciation, there are systematic differences among them which must be recognized if the best possible spelling materials are to be developed." (Author/RD)

Study of 91 elementary school pupils indicates that in regular classroom situations spelling proficiency can be increased through the use of material and social reinforcement. (Author)

Describes the development of a program that used fantasy characters and images to improve the spelling of children. (FL)

Reports on observations in 34 class periods of six elementary teachers teaching spelling. Notes that much of the time was not devoted to actual instruction. Reviews the methods of spelling instruction that research has found effective and recommends ways that administrators can help improve spelling instruction, including classroom observation.…

A revised concept of multimodality, multisensory instruction which minimizes the visual modality is suggested to deal primarily with the severe spelling difficulties of the dyslexic and of others with a similar language problem. (Author/SW)

Documents the progressive spelling strategies and improvement of one third-grade student over the course of eight drafts. (HTH)

Describes a program designed to provide students with individualized spelling remediation using imitation and modeling techniques. (Author)