Better Spelling in 5 Minutes a Day : Fun Spelling Activities for Kids and Parents on the Go

by PENNINGTON, MARK

• ISBN13: 9780761524304
• ISBN10: 0761524304
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2001-05-01
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Summary

Become a Super Spellerin Just Minutes a Day Your child's education and progress are top priorities. Even so, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to help with homework and studies. You need an easy-to-teach, attention-grabbing aid that will lead your child to spelling success. Look no further! Inside are puzzles, games, and other creative educational activities that can unlock the secrets of great spelling. Better Spelling in 5 Minutes a Dayis the no-preparation and fun-learning complement to your intermediate grade child's schooling. You'll discover a practical collection of quick ideas and methods to help your child master the essential rules, sounds, and memory techniques for proper spelling. This exciting teaching resource provides valuable learning tools in an interesting, interactive format that includes: At the Kitchen Table:Activities for you and your child to do together On the Go:Activities for in the car, while waiting in lineanywhere! On Your Own:Supplementary activities for your child Imagine That!andJust for Fun!:Informative and fun spelling facts and jokes Lists of commonly confused and tough to spell words

Author Biography

<b>Mark Pennington</b> is a former middle and high school teacher who currently serves as a district elementary reading specialist, where he develops curriculum and assessments as well as teaches reading workshops. The author of <i>Better Spelling in 5 Minutes a Day</i> and <i>Better Test-Taking Skills in 5 Minutes a Day</i> he lives with his family in El Dorado Hills, California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vi
Introduction	vii
Learning By The Rules	1	(10)
Magic 30 Spelling Test: Strengths and Weaknesses	2	(5)
Rules That Rock: The Sweet Sixteen	7	(4)
Rules That Rock	11	(20)
Making Friends with ``i'' and ``e''	12	(5)
Sounds Like j---But Not Spelled That Way	17	(5)
Keeping Cool with the k Sound	22	(5)
Ships Ahoy! Come Join the Fun!	27	(4)
More Rules That Rock	31	(27)
Guess Which Pitch	32	(4)
Double, Double, What's the Trouble?	36	(4)
Back on Track with the k Sound	40	(3)
Two of a Kind	43	(4)
The Disappearing ``L''	47	(4)
Silence in the House, Please	51	(4)
The Grand Final-``y''	55	(3)
And More Rules That Roll	58	(23)
Compelling Spelling	59	(4)
Spell with Confidence	63	(5)
Able to Be Invisible	68	(5)
Is It an Illusion?	73	(5)
When in Doubt, Guess!	78	(3)
The Super Spelling Study Plan	81	(19)
To Study or Not to Study	82	(3)
Keeping Track of the Tough Stuff	85	(3)
Tricks to Memorize By	88	(5)
Pick a Pack of Study Cards	93	(4)
You Mean I Have to Use My Brain?	97	(3)
Get It? Write The First Time	100	(15)
Sound-Spelling Patterns: Spelling Problem-Solving	101	(6)
Poofreading Catches 50 Percent of Selling Errors	107	(5)
Spell-Check: The Thing in My Pea See	112	(3)
Appendix A: The 700 Most Frequently Used Words	115	(6)
Appendix B: 120 Elementary Spelling Toughies	121	(2)
Appendix C: 75 Commonly Confused Words	123	(2)
Appendix D: Outlaw Words	125	(2)
Appendix E: Common Prefixes and Suffixes	127	(2)
Answers	129	(6)
Index	135