This colorful, fun book is ideal for kids (ages 8-9) who are struggling with American spelling and phonics. It focuses on areas that other spelling books and schemes ignore: - using memory tricks to remember tricky spelling- improving visual memory- knowing spelling rules & exceptions- building words with prefixes and suffixesThe book is very useful for teachers and homeschoolers providing some great ideas for exercises, group work, and games in the classroom.Using a combination of well-known, proven literacy techniques and spelling strategies, this book will help kids learn, remember, and improve their spellings while reinforcing and building: spelling knowledge, confidence, and love of spelling and writing.The "curriculum" for this book has been taken from the UK statutory curriculum for this age group, and consultations with US teachers.Joanne Rudling has been a teacher, lecturer, and teacher trainer for twenty-three years and has written numerous books and online courses on spelling, punctuation, and the history of spelling. She's the owner of the spelling website, www.howtospell.co.uk.Her other books available on Amazon:For KidsSpelling Patterns and Rules for 5th Graders:To learn, improve & have fun with spellingSpelling Rules for Kids Book 1: American Spelling Ages 7+For AdultsSpelling Rules Workbook (a step-by-step guide to the rules of English spelling)Spelling Strategies & Secrets: the essential spelling guideThe Reasons Why English Spelling is So Weird and Wonderful (ebook)How to Spell the 20 Most Commonly Misspelled WordsPunctuation Guide and WorkbookGraham J Spooner of The Sensible Tuition Company: I enjoyed reading through the 'tricks and tips' for how to develop your spelling. This is exactly the sort of thing that my students are asking me for advice on regularly — and there are a lot of things in here that I think will be directly useable in lessons.
✔ Author(s): Joanne Rudling
✔ Title: Spelling Tricks and Rules for 3rd-4th Graders: To Learn, Improve, & Have Fun with Spelling
✔ Rating : 4 out of 5 base on (41 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1082206806
✔ ISBN-13: 9781082206801
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Spelling Tricks and Rules for 3rd by Joanne Rudling
Josephine Alvarez
This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. The insights offered by the characters and their experiences have left a lasting impression on me.
Rosa Bax
The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
Tasha Cobbett
The themes of resilience and hope resonated deeply with me. This book taught me valuable life lessons that I'll carry with me for years to come.
