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In this episode, Savannah Campbell, a K-5 reading specialist, shares practical spelling tips for teachers. She emphasizes the importance of having students say the sounds or syllables as they spell, as it helps develop sound-symbol correspondence. Savannah also recommends interleaving, which involves practicing both new and old spelling skills to ensure mastery. Savannah also discusses the use of dictation, word chains and sound boxes for spelling instruction. Additionally, she advises keeping the same routine but varying the methods to keep students engaged.

Takeaways

• Have students say the sounds or syllables as they spell to develop sound-symbol correspondence.
• Interleave new and old spelling skills to ensure mastery.
• Provide more spelling practice than you think is necessary.
• Keep the same routine but vary the methods to keep students engaged.
• Use word chains and sound boxes for spelling instruction.

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• CampbellCreatesReaders website

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