Re: Advice please

John

Posted on 1/28/12

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Over the years, I have found that people, not just kids, who
cannot spell usually do not have a solid foundation in basic
word attack skills. Understandingthe mechanics and
contruction of the English language will garner a leg up to
spelling skills. The Orton-Gillingham approach works best to
teach these skills. Interested in more?? Visit www.vowac.com.

On 10/29/10, teach wrote:
> A student of mine is struggling with spelling tests.
> According to the parents, they work with their child almost
> every night practicing the spelling words for that week.
> They stated they use spelling city, oral recall, and
> written assessment. This student has average to above
> average reading and comprehension skills. I gave them some
> advise, but would also like to know what advice you might
> give to parents in this situation?

Basic skills

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