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Spelling Strategies Spelling Starters Icons key: For more detailed instructions, see the Getting Started

Spelling Strategies Spelling Starters Icons key: For more detailed instructions, see the Getting Started presentation Flash activity. These activities are not editable. Extension activities 1 of 12 Web addresses Teacher’s notes included in the Notes Page Accompanying worksheet © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Contents Spelling strategies Using a spelling journal Common mistakes 2 of 12 © Boardworks

Contents Spelling strategies Using a spelling journal Common mistakes 2 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Spelling strategies 3 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Spelling strategies 3 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Spelling strategies How many strategies can you think of that help you remember how

Spelling strategies How many strategies can you think of that help you remember how to spell difficult words? Look for and study words that catch you out. Use the ‘look, say, cover, write, check’ technique to practise spelling difficult words. Some people also find mnemonics helpful. Identify the root of the word you are trying to spell. Think about the word family the word belongs to. Other words in the same word family may use the same letter patterns. Learn the meanings of different prefixes and suffixes, so that you can break long words into more manageable chunks. 4 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Spelling strategies Splitting words into separate syllables and sounding them out can help you

Spelling strategies Splitting words into separate syllables and sounding them out can help you to spell difficult words correctly. Look for words within words – if you can spell each part of a word you’ll be able to put the parts together to spell the whole word correctly. Don’t forget! Use the dictionaries, thesauruses and spell checkers available to check your work. Record new words in your spelling journal. Always proofread your work and correct any errors you find. 5 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Spelling strategies – Using a spelling journal 6 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Spelling strategies – Using a spelling journal 6 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Using a spelling journal You should use your spelling journal to record any words

Using a spelling journal You should use your spelling journal to record any words you find difficult to spell, or which your teachers correct. Look in your exercise books for other subjects, to see which words you have misspelt in the past, and add these to your spelling journal. Use your spelling journal to look up words when writing. What strategies can you use to remember how to spell words you find particularly difficult? Record these strategies, with the words they apply to, in your spelling journal. 7 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Spelling analysis Look at all the words Megan has misspelt. Can you correctly spell

Spelling analysis Look at all the words Megan has misspelt. Can you correctly spell each word and then suggest a strategy for remembering the correct spelling? Misspelt word Correctly spelt word Strategy to use intrested persuassion ocassion busness Now complete a similar table with your own spelling mistakes. 8 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Spelling strategies – Common mistakes 9 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Spelling strategies – Common mistakes 9 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Common mistakes Look at the words you commonly misspell. Can you identify any common

Common mistakes Look at the words you commonly misspell. Can you identify any common errors? Common errors include: putting vowels the wrong way round, e. g. freind forgetting a vowel, e. g. defnite forgetting a double consonant, e. g. comunicate confusing homophones, e. g. their/there misspelling plurals, e. g. matchs 10 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Spelling test 11 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Spelling test 11 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Setting targets Identifying mistakes you make often can help you set targets for improving

Setting targets Identifying mistakes you make often can help you set targets for improving your spelling. For example: I often get homophones confused, so to improve my spelling I’m going to use a dictionary to check the meanings of the words I choose. Write three spelling targets for yourself. 12 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006

Literacy focus Spelling. • The new target is spelling! • ALL teachers will be

Literacy focus Spelling. • The new target is spelling! • ALL teachers will be marking your work focusing on spelling! • YOU should focus and concentrate on using spelling accurately! • We will be monitoring your work! 13 of 12 © Boardworks Ltd 2006