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Teacher resources, student lessons and anchor charts

In these lessons, your students will discover when to use <ll>, <zz> & <ff>, and <ss>, and examine the words said, come/some, and here/there/where.

Word List Bs provides practice with the suffixing conventions “change <y> to <i>,” and “replacing <e> with a vowel suffix”. Students will also expand their vocabulary when working with matrices.

The accompanying Teacher Guide will enhance your understanding of our spelling system, helping you teach with confidence.

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Fundamental videos

  • Review Spellamentals

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    This video will offer essential insights into the pedagogy behind our lessons, ensuring a deeper understanding and more effective implementation.

  • Word Investigation Wall

    Learn more about how word investigation walls inspire students to think deeply about spelling and vocabulary.

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  • Stress and Schwa

    Discover why teaching students about the schwa is essential for their reading and spelling success! This video dives into the role of the schwa – the most frequent vowel sound in English – and explains why it often sounds different from how it's spelled. Perfect for teachers seeking effective ways to address this essential element of English pronunciation and spelling!

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  • Grapheme Position Matters

    Understanding the position of a grapheme within a word is crucial for students, as it simplifies the spelling process by helping them narrow down their options.

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  • Tips for Using a Matrix

    Discover how to use a matrix in this comprehensive video tutorial.

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  • Spelling on Arm

    Discover the “spell on your arm” technique with our straightforward method, showcased here using the word “rereading.” This strategy enhances spelling skills in an engaging and interactive manner.

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  • Writing Word Sums

    Learn effective language to use when spelling out word sums.

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  • Interesting Words

    In this video, students learn how to spell out words in the “Interesting Words” section, focusing on identifying and understanding unexpected graphemes. This instructional approach encourages curiosity and analytical thinking, helping students recognize the complexity and richness of English orthography. Perfect for building strong spelling foundations!

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  • Task 5

    Be mindful with Task 5, as it may cause anxiety in certain students.

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Lesson videos

  • Compound Words

    Learn an effective method for teaching compound words.

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  • Change y to i – Warm-up, Lesson ff, zz – List B

    In this video, teachers will learn strategies to reinforce the suffixing convention change y to i when attaching suffixes to bases ending in y and preceded a consonant. Through word sums like fuzzier and tries, teachers will see practical ways to guide students in applying this convention and understanding when to use -es instead of -s.

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  • Replace e with a Vowel Suffix

    Discover how to spell words with the suffixing convention “replace e” in this instructional video.

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  • Word List B – ff, zz

    This video introduces teachers to an easy method for teaching when to use the suffix -es instead of -s, by focusing on syllables. By listening for an extra syllable (for example, buzz becomes buzzes), students can apply this rule with ease, reducing cognitive load.

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  • Word List B – ss

    Discover the numerous topics to explore when it comes to the ss words in Word List B.

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