Oh yes. "Looking, covering, writing and checking does not teach spelling. Looking for little words inside other words, and
doing word searches are just time fillers. And writing your “spelling” words in spirals or backwards is just plain stupid."
Knowing what the words mean can absolutely help with spelling. It also helps you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar or foreign language words. No more 'rainbow colored words' for homework!
http://theconversation.com/why-some-kids-cant-spell-and-why-spelling-tests-wont-help-20497
doing word searches are just time fillers. And writing your “spelling” words in spirals or backwards is just plain stupid."
Knowing what the words mean can absolutely help with spelling. It also helps you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar or foreign language words. No more 'rainbow colored words' for homework!
http://theconversation.com/why-some-kids-cant-spell-and-why-spelling-tests-wont-help-20497
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