Six Lifelong Spelling Strategies - Teacher Guide, Yrs F-6

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SIX LIFELONG SPELLING STRATEGIES Teacher Guide (F-6)

Transform your literacy instruction with this comprehensive guide to developing strategic, confident spellers across all year levels. Bridge the gap between explicit spelling lessons and authentic writing application.

What's Included:

• Detailed implementation for all six interconnected strategies
• Developmental progressions from Foundation to Year 6
• Ready-to-use anchor language and classroom scripts
• Explicit modelling techniques with think-aloud examples
• Practical classroom management tips
• Assessment and troubleshooting guidance

The Six Strategies:

1. Have a Strategic Go
2. Sound It Out Letter by Letter
3. Try Different Patterns
4. Break Words Apart
5. Use Analogy from Known Words
6. Check Available Sources

Key Features:

• Research-based approaches that work for all learners
• Special support for struggling spellers
• Clear connections between spelling and reading
• Authentic practice opportunities

Perfect for building systematic, school-wide spelling instruction. Turn your 20% word work into tools students confidently use during 80% authentic literacy time.

Australian spelling conventions aligned