Spelling
it Right
advice 1
Everyone
can
improve
their
spelling
with
help
and
advice
from
Spelling
it
Right
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This advice is addressed to parents. But it should also
be
read by children and adults who are following the course
of
exercises under their own steam. There are three pages.
It would be
helpful to print them out for future reference.
Why children need to learn to spell correctly:
- poor spelling creates a bad impression
- it's the first thing a reader notices
- examiners, teachers, prospective employers,
often place undue
weight on spelling
- anxiety about spelling inhibits a child's writing
- especially their choice of words
- even in these days of word processors there are
still times
when we need to write
To improve and develop their spelling
children need to:
- develop an interest in words
- feel safe about trying new words
- not just words they're sure about
- learn about
- the way words are built up using syllables
- basic spelling patterns of English
- memorizing strategies
- the meanings of words
- prefixes and suffixes
- write for their own enjoyment
- without the fear that they will be criticized
- read for pleasure
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