Introduction to spelling generalisations

Overview

Literacy specialist Elaine Stanley presents this introduction to teaching spelling generalisations as part of your systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) instruction.

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Resources mentioned in the video

Spelling generalisations, syllable division and morphology [3:35]

Who is this video for?

Foundation to Year 2 teachers; school leaders

What will you learn?

Where and why spelling generalisations fit within your SSP instruction; the steps involved in reaching spelling accuracy; and what these generalisations help students understand about spelling choices.

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