ESOL Ww/E2.1c Develop strategies to aid spelling

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(i) Develop and practise strategies for learning to spell words learners want to use (e.g. look, say, cover, write, check; noticing word shapes; tracing words in the air or on paper), and finding which strategies work best for them.
ii) Understand the need to join up handwriting in order to use motor memory, and to practise regularly in order to get spellings into long-term memory.

Sample activities

  • Learners discuss strategies for learning to spell words in English and talk about strategies they used to learn to spell in their own languages.
  • Learners are given examples of mnemonics and words within words, and sheets for Look Say Cover Write Check with columns for first, second and third try. They then play spelling games.
  • Using a spell-checker, learners are set some simple tasks to begin to develop their skills, and given time for regular writing practice, practising joined-up handwriting.

Source: Adult ESOL Core Curriculum (DfES, 2001) (pp164-5)

Spelling: Plural nouns ending with 'y'.

Dealing with nouns ending in 'y' and adding 's' or 'ies'. How and when do we change nouns that end in y and are singular into the plural form? 

Encourages exploration with a helpful flowchart.  

Editor's notes

Ideal for Entry Level ESOL or Functional Skills English. Clear explanation followed by a task that can be done with or without the flow chart.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
English
FE E2.14 Form regular plurals
FE E3.14 Form irregular plurals
ESOL
ESOL Ww/E2.1c Develop strategies to aid spelling
ESOL Ww/E3.1b Apply knowledge of strategies to aid with spelling

Tricky words and silent letters

A PowerPoint taking learners through common 'tricky words' and words with silent letters, highlighting common silent letters and their rules, with a brief quiz.

Editor's notes

Useful and highly adaptable. In particular, the quiz can easily be edited to suit each learner group and the spellings they are focusing on.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
English
FE E2.16 Spell correctly words designated for Entry Level 2
FE E3.17 Spell correctly words designated for Entry Level 3
ESOL
ESOL Ww/E2.1b Use knowledge of sound–symbol relationships & phonological patterns when spelling
ESOL Ww/E2.1c Develop strategies to aid spelling
ESOL Ww/E3.1a Apply spelling knowledge to a wide range of common & special-interest words
ESOL Ww/E3.1b Apply knowledge of strategies to aid with spelling
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