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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 Rules by 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.
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 Rules by 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.