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Scholastic Dictionary of Spelling
The revised SCHOLASTIC DICTIONARY OF SPELLING has been updated with 1,000 new words and an all-new design that will make it the choice for young writers to turn to for an instant spell-check. With a brand new design, 1,000 additional words, and new fun sections like "The Four Longest Words in the English Language" and "The Spelling Words That Made Kids Champions," this is the perfect spelling resource for students. The introduction gives instructions for looking up a word the reader does not necessarily know how to spell, offers more than 150 memory tricks to correct commonly misspelled words, and clearly explains general spelling rules (and their exceptions). Furthermore, to aid pronunciation, each word is divided into syllables with the accented syllable in boldface.
272 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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June 21, 2012Reviewed by: Ashley Browning
Format: Dictionary
Item Title (APA Style):
Scholastic, Inc. (2006). Scholastic’s dictionary of spelling. New York: Scholastic.
Call number:
421
Reviewed in:
Hofmann, M. (2006).Reference. [Review of the book Scholastic’s book of spelling, by Scholastic, Inc.]. Book Report, 17(2) Retrieved June 16, 2012, from Academic Search Premier.
Description:
An alphabetical listing of more than 16,000 words, with over 150 tricks for remembering commonly misspelled words, spelling rules, illustrations, and a misspeller's dictionary.
Relevance and Relationship—
This book would be appropriate for the collection analyzed during my field experience hours because this dictionary is helpful to students who struggle with spelling which can prevent students from finding words in a dictionary. The list price for this book is $15.95 which is very affordable.
Purpose:—
This book is designed to help students who struggle with spelling which will help them locate words in dictionaries and other reference books.
Validity—
This book is published by Scholastic, a reputable publishing company and has been published in several editions.
Format–
This book is in print. It includes colorful illustrations and cartoons to support the information.
Arrangement and Presentation:
Contains 15,000 words that are arranged alphabetically broken into syllables with the accented syllables in boldface, on attractively laid-out pages with cartoonish illustrations.
Diversity:
This book is available in English and is appropriate for children in grades 3-8.
Format: Dictionary
Item Title (APA Style):
Scholastic, Inc. (2006). Scholastic’s dictionary of spelling. New York: Scholastic.
Call number:
421
Reviewed in:
Hofmann, M. (2006).Reference. [Review of the book Scholastic’s book of spelling, by Scholastic, Inc.]. Book Report, 17(2) Retrieved June 16, 2012, from Academic Search Premier.
Description:
An alphabetical listing of more than 16,000 words, with over 150 tricks for remembering commonly misspelled words, spelling rules, illustrations, and a misspeller's dictionary.
Relevance and Relationship—
This book would be appropriate for the collection analyzed during my field experience hours because this dictionary is helpful to students who struggle with spelling which can prevent students from finding words in a dictionary. The list price for this book is $15.95 which is very affordable.
Purpose:—
This book is designed to help students who struggle with spelling which will help them locate words in dictionaries and other reference books.
Validity—
This book is published by Scholastic, a reputable publishing company and has been published in several editions.
Format–
This book is in print. It includes colorful illustrations and cartoons to support the information.
Arrangement and Presentation:
Contains 15,000 words that are arranged alphabetically broken into syllables with the accented syllables in boldface, on attractively laid-out pages with cartoonish illustrations.
Diversity:
This book is available in English and is appropriate for children in grades 3-8.
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April 29, 2012Terban, M., & Scholastic Reference (Firm). (2006). Scholastic dictionary of spelling. New York: Scholastic Reference.
Citation created by: Amanda Daugherty
Type of reference: Dictionary
Call number: 428.1
Description: This dictionary contains words as well as information on how to look up misspelled words, memory tricks to correct commonly misspelled words, and explains of spelling rules.
Content/Scope: The dictionary focuses on commonly misspelled words
Accuracy/Authority: This is the most current version of the dictionary. Scholastic is a well-respected publisher.
Arrangement/Presentation: Words are arranged in alphabetical order.
Relation to Similar Works:
Maxwell, C. (2007). Spell it right dictionary. New York: Berlitz.
This dictionary contains commonly misspelled words along with the correct spelling arranged in alphabetical order.
Timeliness/Permanence: This dictionary was last published in 2006, so it would still be considered timely. Since it is a dictionary of words, it would not have to be updated on a continuous basis.
Cost: $9.99
Rationale for Selection: Most of the time when a student uses a dictionary, they are using it to determine how to spell a word. This will help speed up the process since they do not know how to spell the word correctly in order to look it up in a traditional dictionary.
Professional Review: I was unable to find a professional review.
Citation created by: Amanda Daugherty
Type of reference: Dictionary
Call number: 428.1
Description: This dictionary contains words as well as information on how to look up misspelled words, memory tricks to correct commonly misspelled words, and explains of spelling rules.
Content/Scope: The dictionary focuses on commonly misspelled words
Accuracy/Authority: This is the most current version of the dictionary. Scholastic is a well-respected publisher.
Arrangement/Presentation: Words are arranged in alphabetical order.
Relation to Similar Works:
Maxwell, C. (2007). Spell it right dictionary. New York: Berlitz.
This dictionary contains commonly misspelled words along with the correct spelling arranged in alphabetical order.
Timeliness/Permanence: This dictionary was last published in 2006, so it would still be considered timely. Since it is a dictionary of words, it would not have to be updated on a continuous basis.
Cost: $9.99
Rationale for Selection: Most of the time when a student uses a dictionary, they are using it to determine how to spell a word. This will help speed up the process since they do not know how to spell the word correctly in order to look it up in a traditional dictionary.
Professional Review: I was unable to find a professional review.
February 19, 2015
My first grader discovered "emailing" her older cousins and writing her own stories. Obviously her spelling is atrocious. Thankfully, we discovered this dictionary. It does not give the definitions. It does not have any foul language. Its just alphabetical word lists so a young speller can reference it. Perfect for grade school and perhaps middle school students.
December 21, 2007
It's a good book for people who have difficultly spelling words
February 1, 2008
I got this for my daughter who was struggling with spelling and she has just about worn it out! A great book.
April 13, 2009
Another resource we use often. This does not include definitions. It is only for spelling.
July 27, 2013
Best book I've found for helping my children learn how to spell.
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