Spelling - An Integrated Approach for Middle School

In the News:

NEA Today resources (Nov. 2003)
MEA Voice "Casting a Good Spell" (Nov./Dec. 2002)
Montana State Reading "Finally!  A Spelling Program
      Designed Specifically for Middle Schoolers" (Fall 2002)
The Oaklahoma Reader "An Integrated Spelling
      Program" (Fall 2002)
NEA Magazine resources (Oct. 2002)
NEA Magazine "How I Did It" (Oct. 2001)
MAMSE Michigan Middle School Journal "Spelling--An
      Integrated Approach for Middle School" (Fall 2001)
Michigan's Redford Observer "Teacher Takes on Spelling
      Problems" (May 2001)

 

TEACHER QUOTES

 

"The workbooks give students regular practice being more conscientious spellers, as well as giving them opportunities to be creative.  The workbooks require the students to read and follow directions meticulously.  The integrated grammar component is a great way to review basic conventions in writing.  Perhaps as important is the dictation piece which gives students valuable practice in listening (most state standards require teachers to teach and assess listening), as well as applying conventions in their writing."

"This spelling program TRULY is comprehensive integrating spelling words with specific targeted rules, a reference page defining 'Writing Reminders' with examples, and a culminating two-lesson review.  Students love it--it's fun, yet challenging and a meaningful  learning experience.  I highly recommend this program for middle school students!"

"I love the program!  It is very 'user friendly' and the spelling scores have sky rocketed."

"Spelling--An Integrated Approached for Middle School is an integral part of my language arts curriculum.  This program is unique whereas it incorporates valuable writing skills that are useful in all of students' academic subjects.  Students are finally in charge of their learning and are given the opportunity to create their own sentences.  It works!"

"This program is organized so effectively, and my students are responding with great success.  The rules are very helpful and have saved me tons of time.  Thank you for such an innovative and helpful tool.  My students love to do spelling (finally!!)."

"One of the things I like best about this spelling program is all the grammar involved.  It seems there is little time left to do much grammar work, and this program incorporates basic grammar skills right into each spelling lesson."

"I especially like the reinforcement and high expectation for students to work carefully and do their best."

"I like it much better than the simple lists I used last year."