Want to be the teacher who knows the answer to “Why is it spelled that way?” every time a student or colleague asks? Well now you can be!
This book contains; - a complete scope and sequence for teaching structured literacy including phonics, morphology, etymology and spelling rules - definitions of the most common metalanguage used in structured literacy - accurate explanations as to why and when certain spellings are used - guidance for how these concepts should (and should not) be introduced to students
If you want to arm yourself with expert knowledge so you can explicitly explain the way English orthography works to your students, this book will make you the ‘go to’ spelling expert, having you teaching spelling and reading with confidence and ease instantly.
Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, never get stuck again when a student asks…
“Why does ‘sign’ have a silent letter?” “Why does ‘school’ have a ‘h’?” “How do I know when to use ‘ch’ or ‘tch’?
Without wasting hours searching the internet or posting in Facebook groups (dying of embarrassment!) trying to learn how to explain a word or spelling pattern to your students! Instead, have a copy of 'How to Teach Every Spelling Pattern Ever' on your desk handy for every lesson, every day.
To top it all off, there's a glossary of those technical terms so you will never again have to sit in a meeting, quietly worrying that you aren’t really sure what the debate is about!
Don’t forget to grab a copy of the companion book The Ultimate Scope and Sequence for Teaching Structured Literacy which contains all the differentiated spelling lists you need for your complete program. Keep your eye out for the Ultimate W ord Knowledge Assessment Tool and Ultimate Structured Literacy Lesson Book coming soon.