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Connect children’s spelling abilities with their overall literacy development. Keep in mind that if kids aren’t reading much, they won’t be good spellers. In fact, low-performing readers will usually be low-performing spellers (Wilde 1997). If they are poor spellers, focus on reading first.
Great Spellers:
§ Read a lot and enjoy reading
§ Are committed writers
§ Have a fascination with words
§ Use what they already know about words to figure out new words
§ View spelling as a mostly logical system that makes sense
§ Integrate sound, visual, and meaning knowledge
§ Uses a variety of strategies, including utilizing relevant resources
§ Care about correct spelling and self-monitor
§ Assume responsibility for proofreading and editing
§ Take pride in doing their best work
Being a good reader is the single most important factor for becoming a good speller.