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Posted: Aug 08 2014 at 6:23pm | IP Logged Quote mamaslearning
I need a spelling rules book for me to reference. Do you have any suggestions? Something that gives me the most common spelling rules, but not a college type study of English spelling and variations.

Thanks! I need something to reference as I get into the higher grades and we start dictations.

I tried to search, but 'spelling rules book' resulted in none and 'spelling rules' pulled up lots, but none that had what I needed.

Thanks! It's been awhile, but I love being able to come here for inspiration and dialogue.

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Posted: Aug 08 2014 at 6:38pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
Hi Lara!

I use the book, The ABC's and All Their Tricks by Margaret Bishop, and have used it for YEARS! It's the only book I need for dictation lessons. It's easy for me to use and helpful when we're targeting a particular spelling issue.

I also use an easy reference from the Riggs Institute for the 28 most common spelling rules. I copied, pasted into a document, formatted nicely so it fits on one page, printed and laminated so that it is durable and I can reference it easily. I keep a copy inside the cover of each of my dictation books.

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Posted: Aug 08 2014 at 7:13pm | IP Logged Quote mamaslearning
Thank you Jen! Just what I was looking for.

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I missed this post! I highly recommend The Logic of English.

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