A Reason For Spelling More Information

How do children best learn to spell? Research says it takes more than just rote memorization and drill. Activities with a purpose are the key! And what better purpose than learning Scripture values.

Scripture Verses & Values
Every weekly lesson begins with a story — a contemporary theme story that develops key principles found in that week’s Scripture verse. Daily lessons continue to build on this theme and help make learning to spell FUN! In addition, A Reason For® Spelling encourages regular personal writing activities in a values-based setting. This gives children a meaningful context for focusing on correct spelling.

Classroom-Tested Research
A Reason For® Spelling combines the latest research on how children learn to spell with all the strengths of traditional programs. It integrates spelling with reading, writing, and language arts, while teaching children all the high-frequency base words, plus hundreds of other word forms as well!

A Reason For® Spelling covers six grade levels, with over 200 pages of learning activities in each student workbook. In addition, detailed Teacher Guidebooks provide a wealth of enrichment ideas!

Mastery-Based Learning
A Reason For® Spelling incorporates a variety of successful teaching techniques: daily practice, self-correction, visual imaging, detailed student feedback, learning games, the test/study/test sequence, and much more. It also includes special activities in every lesson to help motivate visual, auditory, tactile, and multi-faceted learners.

How do the Spelling verses correlate with the Handwriting?

With the exception of the Transition book, the verses used in A Reason For® Spelling are sequentially the same verses used in A Reason For® Handwriting. This allows you to easily correlate the lessons if desired.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Question? How do the Spelling verses correlate with the Handwriting?

Answer: With the exception of the Transition book, the verses used in A Reason For® Spelling are sequentially the same verses used in A Reason For® Handwriting. This allows you to easily correlate the lessons if desired.

Question? What "Level" of Spelling Worktext should I purchase for my child?

Answer: A simple placement test is available to help you determine where your child should begin. For an online version, (click here) In general, Level A = 1st grade, Level B = 2nd grade, etc. although Student Worktexts can be easily moved up or down a grade level to accomodate student need.

Question? QIs the Spelling Teacher Guidebook really necessary?

Answer: The Teacher Guidebook contains specific instructions for using the curriculum, plus detailed lesson plans, answer keys, extension activities, and much more. It is impossible to use the Student Worktext effectively without this information.

Question? Is this a phonics-based spelling program?

Answer: Phonics can be helpful when learning basic words that follow simple rules. But since American English is not phonetic, it can also be confusing when decoding more difficult words. A Reason For® Spelling offers an optional phonics section in the lower grade Worktexts (Levels A and B) where it is most appropriate. Other strategies are outlined in the Teacher Guidebook for higher levels.

Question? Do the Spelling Worktexts have a glossary?

Answer: The Teacher Guidebook recommends that students create their own glossary in a spiral notebook as questions arise about specific words. This not only encourages developing dictionary skills, but is a more effective way to focus on learning the meanings of words.

Question? Does your Spelling program follow the "spelling rules"?

Answer: American English is a complex language containing numerous irregularities, and there are exceptions to almost every spelling "rule." Research, however, indicates there are some generalizations that are of value in teaching children to spell. Rather than "rules," we emphasize these generalizations throughout the curriculum. (For more information, see Teacher Guidebook, page XI.)

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