spelling

This document has been designed to give schools some guidance on:

• The place of spelling within the writing programme.
• What students of all year levels ought to be able to demonstrate as proficient spellers.
• The stages of students’ spelling development.
• Some spelling ideas and activities for teachers of junior students and middle-senior students.

A predominant message is that spelling needs to be deliberately and strategically taught within the writing programme as a basic courtesy for the reader.