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    The Classical Speller, Grades I: IV: Teacher Edition
    The Classical Speller, Grades I: IV: Teacher Edition
    The Classical Speller, Grades I: IV: Teacher Edition
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    The Classical Speller, Grades I: IV: Teacher Edition

    By Gail McGaffigan

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    A 100-year-old, tried-and-true spelling method. Get back to the classics - Education the way it was for every great man of every generation, from our Colonial forefathers up until about the 1970’s. Then, it was replaced by “Whole Language,” a method that has reduced spelling to its current state (just exchange texts with any teenager for a vivid example).
    Obsolete and less-used words have been replaced. Homeschool tested and approved!
    The Classical Speller is an invitation to return to a time when people cared about their spelling and everything else they produced. Students following this method will build real self-esteem and pride in a job well done.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGail McGaffigan
    Release dateJan 12, 2013
    ISBN9781301943258
    The Classical Speller, Grades I: IV: Teacher Edition
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    Gail McGaffigan

    Isn't it hard to find something good to read sometimes? I know the feeling. It's tough to find a book that's clean, but not boring; with honorable characters with whom you feel a kinship. I am dedicated to creating wholesome, enjoyable books for you and your family, because I create them for my family, as well. If you're expecting to read about how it was always my dream to be a writer, you might be disappointed: I am sort of a reluctant author. My interest in writing grew from my fascination with mostly-forgotten American books of the 19th and early 20th centuries; not so much the great classics, but good dimestore, bread-and-butter-type books. Their material is so incredibly good, and I love the values, but much of it is not suited to the modern reader; so I think of myself as working "post-humorously" with authors of the past, restoring their intent. It's a lot like home renovation - Some will make it historically perfect, others will modernize everything...but some would rather restore the builder's intent, by synthesizing old and new to create something that's just right. Back then, authors felt that it was important to convey this message: It's worth it. All the struggle and the sacrifices we make to maintain our integrity and live with dignity are all worth it. This message is as vital today as ever, and I am honored for this chance to deliver it to you and your family. A New Jersey native and graduate of the Boston University School for the Arts, I now live in coastal New England with my husband, son, daughter, and a greyhound who has 19 lives. I am currently at work on her next book, as well as Classically Gail, my free, one-year online course in Music Appreciation. I may be contacted at either of her blogs, including http://www.classicallygail.blogspot.com

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      The Classical Speller, Grades I - Gail McGaffigan

      The Classical Speller

      Teacher Edition

      Grades I - IV

      by Gail McGaffigan

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      Copyright 2013 Gail McGaffigan

      All Rights Reserved

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      This ebook is licensed for your personal use only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Directions to Teachers

      Directions to Students

      Grade I Directions for Teaching

      The Grade I Lessons

      Grade I Lesson Index

      Grade II Directions for Teaching

      The Grade II Lessons

      Grade II Lesson Index

      Grade III Directions for Teaching

      The Grade III Lessons

      Grade III Lesson Index

      Grade IV Directions for Teaching

      The Grade IV Lessons

      Grade IV Lesson Index

      Appendix

      About the Author

      Also By Gail McGaffigan

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      PREFACE TO THE TEACHER EDITION

      This section will provide you with guidelines to efficient teaching of spelling for all grades.

      Grade-specific instruction can be found at the beginning of each section.

      Most vital is the plan of study you will pass on to the student, with the goal of making him proactive in his own spelling success.This plan will include initial testing, to discover which words really need his attention, as well as review testing in subsequent weeks.

      DIRECTIONS TO TEACHERS

      The goal of the Classical Spellers is to teach one how to spell correctly in his writing, whether it is a simple shopping list of the next great American novel. There are several basic keys to a successful spelling program. First, it should include the words one uses most often. Next, the words should be presented in order of difficulty.

      Finally, it must be made clear to the student that he must spend his study time only on those words which give him difficulty. It is a normal tendency for children to prefer the easy, well-worn path of the known, as they provide the immediate gratification. He must be made to understand that there are nearly 4,000 words in this spelling program, and he will

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