First Aid in Spelling provides all the help and support needed for learning and practising the complete range of spelling rules and high-frequency words. It is suitable for both native English speakers and students of English as a second language.
By:
Karen Morrison,
Jan Gallow
Imprint: Hodder Education
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 244mm,
Width: 188mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781444168938
ISBN 10: 1444168932
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 27 April 2012
Recommended Age: From 5 to 12 years
Audience:
ELT/ESL
,
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
: 1. Remembering spelling : a syllabification : b pronunciation : c using senses -See Say Cover Write Check : d trace, copy, recall method : e reverse chaining - by letter/by syllable : f highlight the hard parts : g separate affixes from the main spelling word : h look for smaller words within the words : i make up spelling tips : j personal notebook of challenging words : 2. Spelling rules : a plural nouns : b affixes (prefixes and suffixes : c compounds : d Soft 'c' words : e Soft 'g' words : f ie and ei : g ai and ia : 3 Sounds and letters : a alphabet - consonants and vowels : b consonant blends : c short vowel sounds : d silent 'e' : e long vowel sounds : f double letters: cc, tt, rr, nn, mm, ll, ss : g word endings : i silent letters : 4 Verbs: present, past, irregular : 5 Apostrophes: contractions, possession : 6 Vocabulary extension: : a synonyms : b antonyms : c homonyms : d confusing words : e commonly misspelt/one word or two? : f difficult words - appear illogical : 7 Vocabulary lists:
