Date of Award
2006
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
First Advisor
Brantley, Diane
Second Advisor
Wright, Randall
Abstract
The study proposes an alternative way for elementary school educators to instruct students in spelling. It suggests that spelling instruction should allow ample time for students to manipulate letters and patterns in their spelling words and provide time for writing. It also offers a two-week lesson plan of spelling instruction backed by research. The study was conducted using a mixed design with a predominantly Hispanic 6th grade class at a Title I school, with 60% of the students classified as English Language Learners. The study design consisted of observations of the students manipulating the spelling words, anecdotal notes taken while observing the students, and the collection of writing samples across time. Data was collected by four formal language arts tests and bimonthly spelling assessments.
Recommended Citation
James, Casie Dawn, "Strategic spelling instruction" (2006). Theses Digitization Project. 2993.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2993