What does research say about teaching spelling?

Research provides clear evidence that spelling should be taught systematically (T.D. Horn, 1969; Joshi et al., 2008/2009). The right words and patterns must be presented at the right time.

What instructional principles are suggested for an effective spelling program?

While the written English code is complex, it absolutely is a phonemic code. Therefore, effective spelling instruction should always emphasize the phonemic nature of spelling. If children learn to ‘spell’ words based on phonemic processing it greatly improves their spelling ability.

What do teachers need to know about spelling?

What it means for teachers – Helping students visually store and retrieve words is an important part of teaching spelling. *Strategies such as look, cover, copy, check help students store words visually. *Practice with word shape boxes draws students’ attention to the visual characteristics of words.

What is the writing and spelling strategies Handbook?

In particular, the Programming and Strategies Handbook: Assisting students in Year 3 and Year 5 who need additional support in literacyis a useful resource for teachers of students who have learning support needs.

When to use evidence based spelling instruction to support elementary students?

Recommended Citation Berger, Brigid Ayn, “Using Evidence-based Spelling instruction to Support Elementary Students: A Self-Study” (2016). School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4186.

How to practice spelling with irregular spelling patterns?

When a student studies words with irregular spelling patterns independently, the student should practice a word by saying the word, saying and writing each letter, and then saying the word again. The student should then check the spelling against a correct model and practice again—as many times as necessary.