Strategic Spelling

Moving Beyond Word Memorization in the Middle Grades

Jonathan P. Wheatley

“Who knew that teaching spelling strategies could also provide students with powerful tools for vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and lively writing? Not I — until I read Jonathan Wheatley’s teacher- and student-friendly book.”
— NCTE Selects

No word-list memorization here! Instead, you’ll discover classroom-tested, research-based strategies for teaching spelling in a way that reflects how middle school students actually learn — by using spelling strategies and recognizing language patterns.

You can use this wealth of strategies, activities, and ideas to teach your students to

Notice and exploit language patterns

Think about why words are spelled in particular ways

Develop concrete spelling strategies that can be used across the curriculum

Learn spelling concepts in fun, interactive, and engaging ways

An IRA Book Club selection, April 2005

© 2005 | 152 pp.
ISBN 10: 0-87207-559-1 | ISBN 13: 978-0-87207-559-7

Also of interest:

Teaching Word Recognition, Spelling, and Vocabulary

Related ReadWriteThink.org lesson plans:

“Spelling Patterns “Go Fish” Card Game”