This work covers the NLS and the Scottish 5-14 Guidelines. Spelling objectives are also reassuringly covered. It is now extended to include Reception/P1. Additional new material is provided at all levels, offering a more challenging spelling programme.

 

This book is part of a book series called Nelson Spelling .

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Oxford University Press .

John Jackman is one of Collins' leading authors for Primary literacy. A former primary schoolteacher, he is an established, successful author of English language resources. Among his other publications for Collins are Collins Focus on Writing and Collins Focus on Grammar and Punctuation (consultant).

This book has the following chapters: Part 1 An overview: "Nelson Spelling" at a glance; spelling and the statutory requirements; using "Nelson Spelling" in Scotland; level and content correlation; how "Nelson Spelling" works; towards a "balanced approach"; teaching spelling - the place of memory; teaching spelling - the place of understanding; teaching spelling - some other issues; key spelling rules; word frequency tables. Part 2 Notes and answers: red level; yellow level; Book 1; Book 2; Book 3; Book 4.