Spelling knowledge is critical for strong text-level writing, but how do we know that our instruction is explicit and evidence-informed? This episode of the structured literacy podcast reviews key characteristics for explicit instructions and shares reasons that some common practices might not be as explicit as first thought. 

Take-aways from this episode include: 

- Transform spelling instruction to help every student excel 
- Break down explicit spelling instruction into declarative, procedural, and conditional knowledge 
- Integrate phonics, orthography, and morphology for comprehensive word knowledge
 - Use explicit teaching strategies to reduce cognitive load 
- Ensure adequate opportunities for practice and review to ensure long-term learning
- Ensure no student is left behind by breaking content into manageable chunks 
- Explicit methods often outperform analytical approaches, especially for at-risk students. 

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We have released Spelling Success in Action 1, a catch-up program for phonics, early morphology, and orthographic conventions for years 3 to 8. This program can be used one-on-one, in small groups, or as a whole class and is built on what the evidence tells us is the critical knowledge students need for strong spelling and the type of instruction that makes learning stick.

Learn more about this resource and order your copy at www.jocelynseamereducation.com

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