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Who Put the Spell into Spelling?

An Illustrated Storybook to Support Children with Fun Rules for Tricky Spellings
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Who Put the Spell into Spelling? is a vividly illustrated storybook designed to aid learners struggling to master English spelling rules. Set in the whimsical 'Super Spelling School for Letters', the story follows a dedicated teacher as she guides her students through twenty-two essential spelling rules. Each rule is brought to life with engaging narratives, colourful illustrations, and interactive 'quick quizzes' to reinforce learning. Complemented by a workbook for practical activities, it offers a comprehensive, memorable approach to understanding tricky spellings.
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This book is ideal for teachers and parents supporting children who find spelling challenging or are learning English as an additional language. It is best used alongside the accompanying workbook for full benefit.

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This beautifully illustrated storybook has been created to support learners who struggle to organically grasp the rules that govern spelling in the English language. Twenty-two of the most important spelling rules are explored and given meaning through the engaging story. Accompanying workbook also available [ISBN: 978-0-367-81962-0].

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This storybook should be used alongside the workbook, Supporting Children With Fun Rules for Tricky Spellings

This beautifully illustrated storybook has been created to support learners who, after acquiring the basics of reading and writing, have struggled to organically grasp the rules that govern spelling in the English language. The colourful storybook tells the story of the β€˜Super Spelling School for Letters’, and the teacher who helps all the students come together to make words. Twenty-two of the most important spelling rules are explored and given meaning through the engaging story; each followed by a β€˜quick quiz’ to help solidify the rule in the long-term memory.

Additionally, there is an activity for each rule which includes reading, spelling, and writing in context. This is in the workbook Fun Rules for Tricky Spellings available within this set.

Key features include:

  • An engaging story that connects the spelling rules together and gives them meaning, making them easier to remember
  • Quirky and colourful illustrations, allowing children to visualise the spelling rules and the way they work in the English language

Developed with feedback from teachers and students, this is an invaluable resource for teachers and parents looking to support learners who find spelling a challenge, or who are learning English as an additional language.

Series: Who Put the Spell into Spelling

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  • Who Put the Spell into Spelling?
    This storybook should be used alongside the workbook, Supporting Children With Fun Rules for Tricky Spellings This beautifully illustrated storybook has been created to support learners who, after acquiring the basics of reading and writing, have struggled to organically grasp the rules that govern spelling in the English language. The colourful storybook tells the story of the β€˜Super Spelling School...
    Paperback
    $3099
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780367435059

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 46 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Molly Hickey

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 148.0mm

Weight: 152g

Pages: 85

About the Author

Georgie Cooney currently lives and works in Ireland. She works for the Dyslexia Association of Ireland (DAI) and teaches students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs).

Georgie has a website (Dyslexia Spell), which helps to give more information about her work and this can be found at: www.dyslexiaspell.com

You can also find useful tips and advice on her youtube channel: dyslexiaspell and follow her on instagram or Facebook at dyslexiaspell.

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