Link phonic patterns with Spelling Stories

Description

“Learning Phonics through Spelling Stories,” is designed specifically for learners who struggle with decoding and encoding words. Drawing on over 30 years of specialised teaching experience with dyslexic learners, this resource aims to help make the complexities of English spelling more manageable for learners.Linking phonic patterns to reading and spelling is essential.

The English spelling system can be frustrating, especially when learners encounter tricky patterns like “ee/ea” and “ou/ow” and have little memory of when each one applies to certain words when spelling. This workbook addresses those hurdles with a structured, engaging approach using colour-coded phonic patterns within memorable short stories.

Multisensory teaching

Visual memory– This resource uses different sensory pathways to enhance the recall of English phonic patterns by weaving them into captivating narratives, embedding those patterns into meaningful text and enhancing the visual recall of those patterns.

Accompanying illustrations that children can colour help boost engagement and visual memory links to the story that contains words within the phonic pattern being learnt. patterns.

Motor memory -Writing exercises reinforce learning of the common letter strings within motor memory. The more times we write words containing those phonic patterns, the more likely they will become automated in motor memory, meaning we do not have to think about the spelling anymore – our hand can just write it.

Auditory memory– Learners are encouraged to say aloud the words containing the phonic pattern being taught, and reading the stories aloud links the visual and auditory pathways to learning.

Over learnSpelling stories,  linking phonic patterns to reading and spelling includes photocopiable comprehension worksheets and over-learning activities to ensure that children master essential spelling skills by using the phonic patterns they are learning. Improving memory requires a good deal of rehearsal and revision to develop automatic retention of these word families.

Memory cards contained within the workbook facilitate regular practice to reinforce learning and retention. Regular, fast-paced, oral recall of the patterns written on drill cards can become a daily ritual to enhance visual and auditory memory of the phonic patterns

Short dictations help solidify understanding and promote automatic recall of vital spelling patterns. When writing without any prompts, the learner must use their recall of the stories and pictures and their knowledge of the sounds and visual patterns to make their choices when spelling each word. Spelling is about making choices.

Games are a very effective way to enhance learning. ‘Spelling Stories ‘contains several ideas for creating games using the word families taught. ‘Thinking’ worksheets are provided to encourage the learner to make the correct spelling choices. These worksheets take the form of word searches, crosswords, filling in missing words and more.

Transform the approach to spelling from a daunting task into an exciting adventure with this very structured and cumulative workbook.  Building confidence in making the right spelling choices is essential to accurate and well-presented written work.

With this multi-sensory workbook, parents can help their child navigate spelling challenges with ease. Perfect for both classroom and home settings, this essential tool is aimed at parents and teachers who are dedicated to nurturing children in their learning journeys. Embrace the advantages of multi-sensory learning and set your child on the road to spelling success today.

ISBN 978-1838281434