Extra Notes On Spelling Instruction

Question 1

What is often the cause of incorrect spelling?

Answer 1

Incorrect pronounciation

Question 2

Working on phonemes, blends and digraphs are extremely important because

Answer 2

It develops pronunciation that develops spelling

Question 3

Clear articulation can be practiced through?

Answer 3

Songs and poems to reveal importance of articulation

Question 4

Flashcards and clapping to syllables on the board can help students with?

Answer 4

Hearing different numbers of syllables and help their spelling

Question 5

If students recognise patterns in words they become better?

Answer 5

Spellers

Question 6

Recognition of root words will help students become better spellers because

Answer 6

They see the extensions and derivates that can be built from them

Question 7

Spelling skills are improved by the teaching of?

Answer 7

Etymology, morphology and phonology

Question 8

Asking students why they spelt a word a certain way helps with?

Answer 8

Understanding why the word has been misspelt

Question 9

Systematic teaching of spelling involves ….. followed by … and then …

Answer 9

Initial teacher modelling of strategies
Then guided
Then independent practice

Question 10

In spelling, the role of the teacher is to

Answer 10

Organise examination of words in such a way that students understand how particular spelling features and patterns operate