SLM Teaching Spelling

Spelling and reading are two sides of the same coin. This module shows you how children learn to spell and how to teach it with a diagnostic, targeted approach.

In this module, you will learn:

• How children's spelling develops as they gain literacy skills
• The foundational skills necessary for spelling
• The reliable patterns and rules of English spelling, plus strategies for irregular words
• Effective strategies for teaching spelling
• How to assess spelling to deliver diagnostic, prescriptive, differentiated instruction

Part of the Structured Literacy Modules, a series that unpacks the research-based components of effective literacy instruction and how to apply them in direct teaching.

Audience: Students pursuing degrees in education as part of their school coursework; Administrators or school leaders needing to build background knowledge on literacy; Those preparing to take a reading certification exam; and any educator needing to build background knowledge on the topic.