Teaching and Assessing Spelling: A Practical Approach That Strikes the Balance Between Whole-Group and Individualized Instruction

This resource will make teaching spelling more effective, no matter what spelling program you use. It includes an easy-to-use assessment so you can determine each student’s spelling knowledge, and then plan whole-class, small-group, and individualized instruction that works. It also includes ample student writing at each stage of spelling development, lots of spelling and word study activities, and tips for guiding a spelling program that meets kids’ needs—but isn’t a management headache!