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What Really Matters In Spelling: Researchbased Strategies And Activities (What Really Matters Series)-used
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Based On The Active And Innovative Approach Of Making Words That Teachers And Their Students Have Grown To Love From Pat Cunningham, What Really Matters In Spelling Presents Teachers In Grades Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade With A Clear Approach To What Really Matters In Spelling. Pat Reminds Teachers How Much Spelling Matters, How Complex Teaching Spelling Is, And How Critical Word Walls And Reading Are To Strengthening Spelling Skills. Her Experience As A Classroom Teacher, Researcher, Scholar, And Innovator Gives Readers A Unique Opportunity To Learn From The Best As Pat Identifies The 100 Most Common Words And Patterns, And Examines Ways To Develop Sophisticated, Independent Spellers. Paired With Pat'S Book What Really Matters In Vocabulary, Educators Have The Best Tools To Help Every Student Become Good Spellers And Communicators.Written By The Authors You Know And Trust, Each Of The Books In The What Really Matters Series Offers A Succinct Presentation Of What Matters Most When Teaching Different Aspects Of The Reading Process. With A Thoughtprovoking, Rich Presentation, Pat Cunningham, Dick Allington, And Others Explore Complex Issues Teachers Of Reading Face In Todays Classrooms And Bring Each Of The Topics To Life. These Brief And Inexpensive Books Are Written In A Lively Narrative With Clear Organization, Exceptional Pedagogy, And Special Features. Their Friendly Design And Compact Size Make The Books Accessible, Convenient, And Easyto Read.What Teachers Are Saying...'Cunningham Explicitly Outlines The Necessary Steps For Introducing 100 Key Words Per School Year And Offers Engaging Activities For Classroom Teachers To Help All Of Their Students Become Great Spellers. This Is Exactly What Classroom Teachers Are Looking For: Stepbystep Spelling Instruction That Is Meaningful And Relevant To Their Students Needs.' Shanalee Cannon, K5 Literacy, Southern Nevada Regional Professional Development Program, N. Las Vegas, Nv'As A Classroom Teacher I Know First Hand How Students Spelling In Written Work Seems To Becoming Increasingly Problematic. Students Often Spell Words Phonetically Which Are Not Always Spelled Correctly. It Seems As If Students Who Continue To Misspell These Words In Their Writing Do Not Move Forward, As A Matter Of Fact Very Little Progress Is Made. I Think With [Pat'S] Approach Students Will Have A Better Grasp On The Tricky Word Patterns And Help Them To Make A Connection To Other Word Patterns Rather Than Just Spelling One Word And Then Moving On To The Next.' Karen Berecsky, Second Grade Teacher, Mill Lake, Monroe, Nj
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'What Really Matters in Spelling'? A: The book focuses on research-based strategies and activities to improve spelling for students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing the importance of word walls and reading in developing strong spelling skills.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'What Really Matters in Spelling' is Patricia Cunningham, an experienced classroom teacher and scholar.
- Q: What grade levels does this book target? A: This book is designed for educators teaching students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 248 pages.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'What Really Matters in Spelling' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2011.
- Q: What are some key features of the teaching strategies in this book? A: The book outlines engaging activities and explicit instruction on introducing 100 key words per school year, helping students become proficient spellers.
- Q: Does the book include any real-life testimonials from teachers? A: Yes, the book includes testimonials from classroom teachers who share their experiences and insights about the effectiveness of the strategies presented.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the 'What Really Matters' series, which includes other titles focused on different aspects of reading instruction.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.