Overview
The My Word Noticing Books are designed to foster a student's curiosity about words and how they are connected. A student creates an individual record of the spelling features learned during a year, to become a valuable reference for their own writing and proofreading.
Each My Word Noticing Book contains:
- customisable 'spelling goals' pages customisable 'record the spelling features' pages
- high-frequency word list with space to add more
- prompts for remembering key spelling strategies mnemonics and 'What can I do to help me spell words?'
- flexible-use Alphaboxes and other templates
- opportunities for self-reflection
- a clear plastic cover to allow students to personalise their books
About Effective SpellingEffective Spelling is a suite of resources designed to support teachers to develop effective, competent spellers who are curious about words and how they are connected.
- Suited for years Foundation – 6
- Includes teacher resources and student workbooks
- Uses an inquiry approach, where meaning is at the centre of learning
- Demonstrates spelling and vocabulary learning across curriculum areas
- Uses the gradual release of responsibility model
Christine is currently working as an education consultant. She has previously worked as a school leader, literacy coach, early childhood teacher and university lecturer, and has authored a number of publications. Christine has led literacy action research projects in reading comprehension and writing. She has presented nationally and internationally in a range of areas, including spelling, writing, reading comprehension, early years literacy and leading literacy improvement in schools. Christine was awarded ALEA life membership in 2009; the AITSL Award for Excellence in Teaching and School Leadership in 2013 and the Australian Professional Teachers Association Meritorious Contribution to the Profession Award in 2013.
Emma Warren and Bethany Woolnough are experienced primary school teachers from Hobart, Tasmania. They currently share a double unit and specialise in team teaching. Emma and Bethany are active ALEA local council members and have presented on spelling and inquiry at both a state and national level. Bethany and Emma consult and mentor a number of teachers from around the state and have a passion for inquiry and play-based learning.