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TIP: By discussing all the methods
with your children you'll be making
them more aware of how words
are formed and at the same time
Practice:
Choose 10 spellings for your child to learn. For each word adopt a
method(s) to use to help them learn it.
reinforcing their spellings. You will
also see which method your child
Test them on their list of 10. When marking get them to talk through the
prefers, if any, and hopefully will
method they used to help them spell it correctly. If they got it wrong
see not only an improvement in their
remind them of the method they should have used or ask them if they
spelling, but also a more enthusiastic
can remember the method themselves.
attitude towards learning spellings.
TIP: Give them a target to aim for in
their next test. So If they got 5/10
set them 7/10 for next time.
Ensure you make the target
achievable as this will encourage
them. If you set it too high then they
will not feel that they are making
progress and may struggle to learn
too may spellings at once.
Little and often with small steps is
the key to success. Always praise
their effort and if you're feeling in
a good mood perhaps give them a
little reward!
Good Luck!!
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