Correct The Spelling - Test Your English Grammar

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Finding the correct spelling of a word can be difficult if you do not have at least a few of the first letters right. Learning how to spell is considered a fundamental skill, and it takes time to memorize spelling rules and exceptions.

Most adults find going to the dictionary or using spell check the easiest solution. However, for lower elementary students, using those resources might prove to be even more difficult.

Although many people may say "go to the dictionary," it can be impossible to look up the word if the students are spelling "phantom" as "fantom." They might never find the correct spelling. In that same instance, relying on spell checking from a word processing program may not work, either.

To use a dictionary to look up misspelled words at home, students need to be able to get started in the right direction. Encourage the student to visualize what the word looks like, and then try to spell it. Phonetic, inventive spelling may be the result, so be prepared to guide your student in the right direction. Once he/she has gotten the word sounded out to the point where it can be looked up, have him/her use a dictionary or glossary to check the spelling. Also that game can help those lacking spelling skills!