Spelling connections offers a stimulating and systematic word study program in a rich literature context.
The series:
-is written by practising teachers
-is based on a whole language approach, where the teaching
of spelling and word study is an integral part of the
language program
-is consistent with current research on how children learn
to spell
-has a build-in evaluation component which is simple to
implement and designed to provide the teacher with
on-going strategies to help children improve their spelling
-includes a resource section of additional teaching ideas
and strategies
-provides an effective word study component for any
language program
Each of the 28 units includes activities based on pattern and sound connections. It has also dictionary and thesaurus word searches. It involves co-operative group work with lateral thinking, talking and writing; provides varied and stimulating additional word study activities and includes teaching notes and a write-on Photocopiable page.
Available: Book 4, Book 5