Spelling Rules Workbook
a step-by-step guide to the rules of English spelling
(suitable for British and American users)
(Available from Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions, or get a PDF ebook version.)
Using this Spelling Rules Workbook gives you an instant "hit" of spelling knowledge because you’ll:
Be able to use this knowledge to work out a spelling
Know why certain 'strange' letter patterns occur
Understand why some words are spelt the way they are
Know the few exceptions to the rule
Appreciate the difference between British and American spellings
People say spelling is chaotic. Yes, it's complicated but there are regularities with it and it can be learnt. And one way is through learning spelling rules. Watch the video below on why learning spelling rules is useful.
Amazon Reviews
Patrick C: “Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 Joanne Rudling is the first person I have come across who has taken the time to explain in segments how our unorthodox spelling works. I say unorthodox I have been struggling into my retirement years. Thank you Joanne for showing me the way.”
Suz: Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 “Good little book which I use along with another book to sort out my spellings to give my group in class. I don't use it as it is meant to be used but it is very useful.”
J. Knipe: “Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 An excellent book- clear explanation of spelling rules and useful exercises. Arrived quickly and of excellent quality. Convenient for photocopying too. I am delighted with my purchase.”
Amazon customer: Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 “My kid is not a good speller at all. Somewhere along the line, he didn't seem to get a good phonics background and you can tell this in his spelling. Since his grade level is one that puts a lot of emphasis on writing and because one of his teachers hammers him for spelling errors, we decided to give this a try.
I have had him work on a lesson or two a week and then see what kind of words they were and randomly ask him how to spell some, especially the ones he missed on the little quizzes that are put after each section. I have noticed an improvement in his spelling, especially for common errors (and especially those rule breakers!) and we plan to finish the book before too long.
I like that the book focuses on listing the rule and the rule breakers. It is important to know that rules aren't always hard and fast. The quizzes are short and it doesn't feel like a test. More of a check to make sure you got the information presented.”
Judii: Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 9 February 2021 “I have not had the opportunity to spend a lot of time in the book, but the time I have spent has been very helpful. Many great tips and hints on how to remember the correct spelling of a word. Spelling was my worst subject in elementary school and I never improved at it nor did I need to...spell check! In my senior years (as in age not schooling😂) this fact has bothered me as I do more handwriting than typing. Some reviews state the book is for 'british english.' It is for both and that is stated right in the introduction. That fact cleared up many of my spelling questions right away!! I am sure there is so much more for me to learn as I get time to progress through this handy book!”
SSeiler: “Excellent Teacher/Tutor Resource. Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 12 February 2020 “I bought this book for my own reference and to use the strategies with my adult literacy clients. It's very thorough and detailed so it helps with planning instruction and implementing strategies.”
“Hi Joanne, thank you very much for your email. My name is Elena and I come from Bulgaria so English is my second language. My son is year 5 now. When he was in class R, I started to look for books for spelling rules. I ask the teachers and friends but nobody helped. Last week I discovered your Spelling Rules Workbook and I bought it from Amazon and it is exactly what I need. I am so happy to have it and I started to learn step by step spelling rules. Now I am able to support my son I feel more confident when I explain to him why sometimes there are words which are spelled differently. Thank you very much that you create this type of book. Regards Elena, Bulgaria.”
You might forget the rule but remember the spelling pattern. It might take you a few goes at remembering the rules of spelling but it's worth it.
With over 200 pages, this book covers the main rules of spelling, with lists of key words, and self-checking exercises.
It's in plain clear English and not bogged down with "academic" words.
It's designed for adults who need to improve spelling, and for teachers who need a reference and resource guide.
What's in it?
Contents
Spelling Strategies
Vocabulary of Spelling
Root Words, Prefixes and Suffixes
What are verbs, adjectives, nouns, adverbs?
Spelling Rules
Self-assessment
Silent ‘e’ Magic ‘e’
Drop the ‘e’
The 1:1:1 Doubling Up Rule
Adding –es to Words
Words Ending in ‘O’
-y to –ies or –s
-f /-fe to -ves or -s
Words Ending in –ful
Adding -ly to Words
Drop the ‘L’
Double the ‘L’
Changing the ‘y’ to ‘i’
Words Ending in –le
-al, -el, (-le)
Words Ending in -k, -ke, -ck, -ic
-ible and –able
-cial or –tial
-ous
-ant/-ance & -ent/-ence
–ent /-ence
-tion, -sion, -cian
The Letter 'c'
“ie” or “ei”
Silent Letter Rules
British English vs. American English
-ise or –ize
Consolidation / Revision Section
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