What Really Matters in Spelling : Research-Based Strategies and Activities

A part of the What Really Matters series, this book offers a focused explanation of spelling and the most important strategies teachers can use so their students become good spellers and better communicators. KEY TOPICS: Learn essential spelling strategies such as how to build and use a classroom word wall; teach the 100 most common words and patterns; develop a student's visual checking sense; and use meaning, phonics and spelling skills for big words.

See how spelling impacts the reading process and learn why better spellers make better communicators. MARKET: Written for elementary-level teachers, literacy facilitators, and coaches.