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Exploring Spelling<\/strong><\/em> is a unique, comprehensive<\/strong> and practical<\/strong> scheme written by experienced teachers<\/h4>\n

in line with the new Primary Language Curriculum<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n

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Available from first to sixth class, the Exploring Spelling<\/strong><\/em> package for each level includes:<\/h4>\n

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– A Pupils’ Book<\/p>\n

– Teacher’s Resource Book<\/p>\n

– Interactive Spelling Tests<\/p>\n

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  • Based on the most up-to-date research, Exploring Spelling<\/strong><\/em> approaches the teaching of spelling in a holistic, child-centered<\/strong> way<\/li>\n
  • Includes a wealth of resources, information and guidelines to enable teachers to develop and improve<\/strong> each pupil’s spelling and word knowledge skills<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Engages children in guided self-discovery<\/strong> about how the English language works, encouraging them to think about words and not just learn them by rote<\/li>\n
  • Units in Exploring Spelling<\/strong><\/em> are based on the writing genres<\/strong> and include key words and activities that link in with what is currently being taught in the Irish classroom in relation to writing<\/li>\n
  • The scheme addresses the four types of spelling knowledge<\/strong>:\n
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    • Phonological Knowledge<\/li>\n
    • Morphological Knowledge<\/li>\n
    • Visual Knowledge<\/li>\n
    • Etymological Knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Contains definitive links<\/strong> between the four main parts of language learning as outlined in the Primary Curriculum; spelling, reading, writing and oral language<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • A multi-dimensional approach<\/strong> ensures that children become confident and competent spellers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Pupils’ Book<\/h3>\n

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      Each book contains:<\/p>\n

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      • Eighteen full-colour units<\/strong>, each designed to be taught over a fortnight<\/li>\n
      • Vibrant, contemporary design with colourful child-friendly imager<\/strong>y used throughout<\/li>\n
      • Word lists<\/strong> enable children to build up a valuable bank of vocabulary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        • A flap allowing pupils to cover<\/strong> the word list when implementing the ‘Look\/Say\/Cover\/Write\/Check’<\/strong> strategy<\/li>\n
        • ‘Look Back’ revision sections<\/strong> after every six units<\/li>\n
        • A useful ‘Topic Word Bank’<\/strong> section at the back of the book to record interesting words<\/li>\n
        • A ‘My Wonderful Word Bank’<\/strong> section to record words pupil’s may find useful in their writing<\/li>\n
        • An ‘Exploring My Reading’<\/strong> section in each unit to encourage pupils to make relevant connections between their spellings and their reading<\/li>\n
        • A wide variety of activities<\/strong> that reinforce all aspects of a pupil’s spelling knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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