Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp. All rights reserved.
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The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Homeschooling by Subject Language Arts
Spelling Resource Books for Educators: (to use for reference or to construct your own program)
by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006
The Childs Spelling System: The Rulesby Sally B. Childs and Ralph de S. Childs for Educators Publishing Service -- This book is out of print but is still available thru homeschool suppliers and used book sellers. This book provides a thorough presentation of spelling rules, including examples and some ideas for teaching, aimed at about grades 4 - 8.
Who might find this book useful? This book would be a useful supplement to anyone teaching spelling. Great resource for those who want to construct their own spelling program. Can be used to look-up the rules that apply to a student's particular spelling errors.
The ABC's and All Their Tricks by Margaret M. Bishop for Mott Media -- This is a resource book for home educators that covers all the rules for spelling English words and includes a comprehensive coverage of phonics.
Who might find this book useful? This book would be a useful supplement to anyone teaching spelling. Great resource for those who want to construct their own spelling program.
Spelling the Easy Way published by Barrons -- A single book resource that includes a 10,000 word spelling list, exercises, and achievement tests. Chapters cover "why to bother spelling correctly", spelling rules and mnemonics, better spelling by ear, British spellings, most frequently misspelled words, tricky words, science and technology, and medical terms. No Teacher's Edition available. Available at major book stores.
Who might find this program useful? Older students who need a concise "catch-up" program. Could be used independently by older students. Could be used as a resource guide to create you own spelling program.