Spelling generalisations and SSP: Q&A
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Literacy Hub
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Overview
This Q&A addresses questions from teachers and school leaders about spelling generalisations and systematic synthetic phonics (SSP).
Resources mentioned in the video
Literacy Hub phonics progression [0:43]
Progress monitoring tool tracker Phases 1 - 5 [7:13]
Who is this video for?
Foundation to Year 2 teachers; school leaders
Questions covered in this video
How do I align spelling generalisations with an existing spelling program? [0:04]
How do I help students who can apply the code to reading but not writing? [2:51]
How can we progress students who apply only one spelling pattern across their writing? [4:58]
What do you do for words that don’t have regular spelling patterns? [7:35]
What about spelling errors with code you haven’t taught yet? [8:29]
How do you approach words that are exceptions to the generalisations? [9:47]
Why do students in upper grades find spelling rules a challenge? [11:13]
What about the use of magic 100 words or golden words? [13:02]
What is your opinion on learning weekly spelling words? [14:46]
How do I support students who are reluctant writers? [16:35]
How do I cater for students’ spelling through an Individual Education Plan (IEP)? [18:01]
Can the strategies be used with students with additional learning needs? [20:01]
Once students have mastered the basic code what are the recommended next steps? [21:08]
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