Stuck in the Mud Learn 6 Ways to Spell the Short U Sound

Doug and his brother are building a cubby by the creek when suddenly there is a storm and clouds block the sun. Read the story to find out what happens to Douggie and 'Be Spellbound' with this beautifully illustrated decodable sound phonics story. Includes 114 spelling words that show how the Short U Sound can be spelled in 6 different ways. Also included are spelling and theme activities, word family lists, tricky words, reading comprehension, homophones, homonyms and homographs, grapheme chart and a coloring page.
More About Clever Speller
Breathe life into spelling with Clever Speller, a unique story based approach that makes learning to spell easy and fun. Ten beautifully illustrated phonics picture books are full of words that highlight the many different ways a focus sound can be spelled, making the journey from hearing sounds in words, to knowing all the ways to spell them, clear and easy to understand.
Clever Speller is different. No other spelling resource features full length picture books with all the ways to spell a focus sound in the same story. Whole language and phonics work together, with the magic of technology, to present a perfect mix of old and new that will gain, and keep, student’s attention.
For many students spelling is confusing and boring. Despite the best of intentions and concentrated efforts, too many students are at risk of becoming disengaged with spelling. Yes, English is a crazy language to learn to spell, but it’s not rocket science and it doesn’t have to be boring. There is a better way to learn to spell than with endless lists and dry, boring worksheets.
Clever Speller cleverly uses the rigor of phonics, in the context of whole language, to make sense of crazy English spelling and bring it to life. Traditional picture book style stories showing all the ways to spell a focus sound enable a seamless progression from phonemic awareness to phonics knowledge. Colourful characters and interesting adventures engage and enthrall students so that learning to spell, and read, is an enjoyable experience for all.
Simply:
1: Hear sounds in words.
2: Learn all the ways to spell them and…
Be Spellbound!

Benefits:
Develop phonemic awareness
Provide context for phonics to make sense
Provide rigor for whole language to be effective
Easily learn grapheme phoneme correspondence
Enhance retention and recall
Save time with planning
Cater for different learning styles
Differentiate for learning variability
Complement any spelling methodology
Bridge the gap between leveled readers and authentic texts
Engage students with connected and meaningful activities
Integrate reading and spelling lessons
Features
10 decodable sound phonics picture books
1 book for each short and long vowel sound
73 ways to spell 10 long and short vowel sounds
Over 1000 focus sound spelling words
Graphemes printed in different color for easy decoding
Grapheme charts and word family lists
Spelling and integrated cross curricular activities
Literal and inferential reading comprehension
Homophones, homonyms and homographs
High frequency/sight words grouped by focus sounds
iPad app and teaching videos
Printable activities and resources
Informative website

Publisher: Clever Speller Pty Ltd

Published: AUS, 8 March 2019

Format: Paperback, 36 pages

Age Range: 0+

Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 centimeters (0.11 kg)

Writer: Karen Sandelin

About the AuthorA teacher for more than 20 years, Karen is dedicated to dreaming up new ways to make learning interesting and meaningful. She lives in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia surrounded by Aussie animals and scrub. Lavinia has always had a passion for drawing and painting and bringing characters to life. She looks forward to using Clever Speller with her own children's education and hopes you do too!