Spell it Out: Success with Spelling

Much has been written about teaching spelling in the primary classroon, and more specifically about spelling in the context of writing. Spell it Out! Success with spelling takes a step further and explores the relationship between spelling and grammar, spelling and reading as well as spelling and writing, to assist teachers in developing a balanced programme in a whole language context. Spell it Out! examines the learning of spelling * for beginners * for students with English as their second language * for students experiencing difficulty * through language and literature * in an integrated classroom programme. The theory is supported by many practical examples, reproducible pages, and hints on how to include dictionaries, thesauruses and other resource material. The book also includes helpful information about assessment to assist teachers in the evaluation of their students' spelling development.