Download or read book Improving Spelling in the Middle Grades written by Maryann Murphy Manning and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended to help elementary school teachers improve their current instructional practices, this booklet provides many effective spelling methods not included in published spelling programs. The first part of the book examines the recommended instructional spelling practices of selected authorities. The second part presents alternative spelling views, classified according to informal or individualized approaches. The third part offers guidelines and suggestions for useful spelling games and activities. An appendix of several spelling words lists and an annotated bibliography of works pertaining to spelling are included. (HTH)