Spelling Rules Workbook

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Spelling Rules Workbook
a step-by-step guide to the rules of English spelling (paperback version)
(suitable for British and American users)

Using this Spelling Rules Workbook gives you an instant "hit" of spelling knowledge.

People say spelling is chaotic - it's not. 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.

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 in "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?

Table of Contents
Introduction
About the Author
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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Reviews from amazon.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
By HODAN on 21 Jan. 2016
Format: Spiral-bound Verified Purchase
This the best spelling book I have ever seen. Thanks Joanne

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have
By Annette Watson on 4 Aug. 2015
Format: Spiral-bound
This is a must have it will really help you with your spelling , young or old .
Would highly recommend it'

5.0 out of 5 stars Good little book
By Suz on 14 Dec. 2015
Format: Spiral-bound Verified Purchase
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.

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect guide to spelling rules
By spellingblogger on 22 Feb. 2015
Format: Spiral-bound
Understanding spelling rules is one of many great strategies to help you improve your spelling. Knowing spelling rules adds another layer to your spelling knowledge and helps you realise why there are 'strange' letter patterns and why spelling is the way it is. And this 200-page book helps with just that. It covers the main rules of spelling focussing on key words and key spelling patterns with plenty of self-checking exercises. It's written in concise clear English, and is suitable for both British and American English.
It's a small chunky book ( A5 sized spiral-bound) gives you an instant "hit" of spelling knowledge.
It's designed for adults who need to improve spelling, and for teachers who need a reference and resource guide.

(from Jo's Bookshop - amazon marketplace) A very useful book. I am not using it as they expect it to be used, I am using it to help find spellings with their rules to teach to a small group of children. It is great to have the exercises available which I can use if I need to. It also covers both British and American spellings.

(from Jo's Bookshop - amazon marketplace) An excellent book!! Having spent years trying to think of simple rules to help both children and adults learn to spell they are, at last, all in one book. Thank you

(from Jo's Bookshop - amazon marketplace) Information treasure

Thanks Joanne, been looking for a clear spelling rules book without the jargon for ages. Well recommended, Kevin.

I love this book. I learnt one or two spelling rules at school but not enough. Schools should be teaching these (and your spelling strategies and letter patterns!). Keep up the great work, Anne.

I recently purchased your Spelling Rules Workbook and also received your How to Spell the 20 most commonly misspelled words. I would like to say that I have found them most useful - clear and succinct. In fact my colleagues and I would like your permission to use some of the explanations and exercises in the Year 7 spelling programme we are currently developing. (With acknowledgement naturally.) We do intend to purchase copies of your book for each of the Year 7 teachers to use as a reference. Jude

Love this book. Clear, no jargon, I enjoy testing myself with the exercises. I find I keep coming back to it. Mark, USA

I think a lot of teachers should take note of your very clear useful book.
Kind regards, Elizabeth C

Just wanted to let you know how much your spelling book has helped me. I read it daily as I would forget some of your memory tricks. I don't find any of it easy, and once again I'm working on a way to remember the ly or y ending as I seem to find this hard even after reading it over and over. Your book and emails will always be a daily read for me as it has built my confidence up such a lot, but I still have a long way before I feel confident to write in front of anyone. I hope for the day this will happen and I'm able to help my children instead of them helping me.
Thanks for a great book. It's part of me now. Cindy