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Becoming a Better Speller

Do you realize that when you can spell one word, you have a head start on learning to spell many others? That’s right. For example, if you can spell night, you’ll find it easier to spell light, lightly, lightning, and lighthouse.

Basic Steps

There are spelling rules to help you, too. (The tricky part is that some words just don’t fit the rules.) In this chapter, we will tell you four ways to become a better speller:

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Becoming a Better Speller

Basic Steps

1. Use strategies to help you spell.

2. Make a spelling dictionary.

3. Proofread for spelling.

4. Learn some basic spelling rules.