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Email your answers to : together@ zizza.co.uk yo u might w in a prize! 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!! 21