How to Read and Spell with Double Vowel Sounds: Zebras Spell Really Well - 2 : Spelling Programme

How to read and spell words with double vowel sounds. 80 + worksheets Assessment via initial spelling test.Homophone Tests & Word Searches Sounds described phonetically and converted into correct spelling Exceptions to rules indicated.

Covers most double vowels from ai - ui. The book includes 3 sheets covering alphabet sounds (lower case letters) and letter name sounds (upper case letters).

Children need to automatically read letters in both cases to cope with words spelt with double vowels.

Most struggling spellers spell phonetically. They spell words such as 'pause' as 'pors' and until they learn that both 'au' and 'aw' sound as 'or', homophones such as 'paws' and 'pause' are totally beyond them.The book uses imagery to heighten multi-sensory uptake.

Individual word writing and sentence fill-ins help the child to retain the sound to letter connections.

Sentence fill-ins incorporated throughout to develop fluent reading and comprehension and extend vocabulary.Younger or less able readers and writers can work through less complex double vowels. The initial 43 word spelling test identifies the individual child/pupil's strengths and weaknesses and links to relevant pages are provided.

The book may be used as a course in itself or as a useful revision tool for: 11 plus, Key Stage 2 tests and Common Entrance and as an effective support tool for children needing intervention in years 7 & 8 and beyond.