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Skills in Spelling and Vocabulary extends the range of the Nelson Thornes Framework English series with a scheme specifically aimed at securing spelling skills and enriching vocabulary.
Skills in Spelling and Vocabulary extends the range of the Nelson Thornes Framework English series with a scheme specifically aimed at securing spelling skills and enriching vocabulary. Each Student Book consisting of 80 pages, provides spelling and vocabulary activities aimed at developing skills in writing fiction and non-fiction.
Focuses on the art of successful written communication. Presents exercises for improving vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling, as well as understanding context, definitions, word parts, denotation and connotation, synonyms, and antonyms. Includes pre- and post-tests and answers, crossword puzzles for each word list, and an appendix of study tips for retaining definitions and passing standardized tests.
From the beloved bestselling creator of The Dot and our own Happy Dreamer comes an inspiring story about the transformative and profound power of words. Some people collect stamps.Some people collect coins.Some people collect art.And Jerome?Jerome collected words . . . In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower. From the creator of The Dot and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world.
"Lesson plans for nearly 100 tricky words students need most. Each lesson plan includes: words related to the target word -- foundation word, instructional sequence, new words, and common error; a thorough discussion of strategies for using the word with students -- from phonemic awareness and visual clues to tips for modelling the word and using an analogy; and a simple mnemonic device to help students remember words. Ready-to-use, reproducible activity sheets that complement many of the lessons provide opportunities for students to apply a strategy to familiar and new situations. This remarkable book offers students a foundation for future learning with the tools they need to spell and use language effectively."--Publisher's website (www.pembrokepublishers.com).
For Study Skills, College Survival Skills, and Vocabulary Development & Spelling courses. These fully revised new editions of LearningExpress's best-selling Skill Builders series offer a unique review of basic academic skills in a fast, easy-to-learn format. These books focus on practical applications and provide a built-in incentive-oriented study plan in the "20 Minutes a Day" concept. Students will find these self-study programs a valuable tool for improving the skills that lead to success at work and in the classroom.
Support students' spelling, phonics, and writing skills with Spelling Skills for grades 7 and up. This 128-page book teaches spelling skills through whole-group and individual instruction and includes enrichment activities, a glossary, a list of children's literature, student spelling inventory, reproducibles, and an answer key. Students grasp a well-rounded understanding of spelling skills, practice the skills with exercises, and apply those skills through writing assignments.
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, conjunctions -- spelling skills are built word by word. With Building Spelling Skills for Grades 1-2, your students will learn 10 spelling words per week (300 total), along with two sentences which you may dictate each week. The practice pages at this level include: a configuration exercise each week, word sorting, word meaning, visual memory, finding misspelled or correctly spelled words, filling in missing spelling words in sentences, rhyming words, and practice with vowel sounds. Spelling lists include: short and long vowel words, contractions, blends, vowel diagraphs, words with ed/ing endings, and non-phonetic high utility words. Reproducible forms included for record keeping, weekly testing, and making your own worksheets. Illustrations of words included for several exercises. Anwser key also provided. All 160 pages perforated for easy removal.
Excel Basic Skills: Spelling and Vocabulary Years 5-6 is essential for students who wish to improve their language skills. Bas ic spelling rules are practised through activities which present them in context. Units include silent letters, plurals, capitals, suffixes and prefixes, similes, homophones and synonyms. Interesting exercises help c hildren increase their vocabulary and gain confidence in reading and wri ting. This book provides a comprehensive coverage of all the spelling ru les essential for students wanting to learn how to spell properly. The a ctivities in this book also focus on increasing your child's vocabulary. In this book your child will find: over 60 units co vering the basic rules of spelling and vocabulary a wide variet y of interesting activities a mastery test for each level to me asure progress a lift-out answer section
