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Spelling Dictionary for Beginning Writers

SKU
009163
ISBN
9780838820568
Grade K-2
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This 51-page book is a great tool for beginners. Commonly used words are arranged in alphabetical order with examples of usage for some of the words and 12 blanks at the bottom of each page can be used for problem words or words they've just learned and want to remember. A handy little thesaurus in the back contains synonyms for: then, big, small or little, good, great, or nice, went or ran, asked, answered, and said. A word bank of theme words is included for the following categories: The Calendar, Numbers, Colors, Family, Weather, Body Parts, Astronomy and Space, Geography, and several additional items.

Publisher's Description of Spelling Dictionary for Beginning Writers

Based on classic studies and the author’s experience as a writing specialist, A Spelling Dictionary for Beginning Writers is an indispensable resource for the elementary classroom. This compact reference book contains approximately 1,500 high-frequency words that account for more than 90% of the words beginning writers use. A thematic word bank and a Mini-Thesaurus provide words by category and suggest alternatives for words students tend to overuse in their writing.

About Spelling Dictionary: Based on studies of spelling and vocabulary, these handy reference books contain the most frequently used and misspelled words for students at these grade levels.

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Grades:K-2
Brand:Educators Publishing Service
Author:Gregory Hurray
ISBN:9780838820568
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.1875
Weight in Pounds:0.3125
Edition:Student Manual
Publication Date:1/1/2013
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