200 Tricky Spellings in Cartoons

Visual Mnemonics for Everyone - UK edition

Lidia Stanton author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:21st Jan '21

Should be back in stock very soon

200 Tricky Spellings in Cartoons cover

This engaging guide offers 200 memorable mnemonics to help students master tricky spellings through cartoons and creative storytelling.

In 200 Tricky Spellings in Cartoons, readers are introduced to a unique approach for mastering some of the most challenging spellings. Lidia Stanton's engaging cartoons serve as visual aids, providing memorable mnemonics that are particularly beneficial for children who learn differently. The book covers over 200 tricky spellings, including homophones and exceptions, making it an invaluable resource for young learners seeking to enhance their spelling skills.

The revised edition of this bestselling guide is thoughtfully organized around pairs of confusing words, such as homophones and commonly paired terms. Each page is adorned with vibrant illustrations that connect the meaning of the words with their spelling, helping students visualize and remember them more effectively. This innovative structure not only makes learning enjoyable but also reinforces understanding through visual storytelling.

Unlike traditional spelling books that rely on repetitive methods, 200 Tricky Spellings in Cartoons encourages active participation and critical thinking. The playful approach invites laughter while promoting a deeper engagement with the material. Students will find themselves recalling once-confusing spelling patterns with ease, thanks to the engaging mnemonics and lively illustrations that accompany each entry. This guide is a delightful resource for anyone looking to make sense of tricky spellings while having fun in the process.

This book is a 'brain teaser and brain trainer' - ingenious use of words, memory tips and tricks and lots of humour and amusement - 200 Tricky Spellings in Cartoons has it all. Imaginative ideas and superb graphics presented in a clear user-friendly format. This will appeal to everyone - children, teachers and parents. Readers will wonder how they managed without this book. It can also provide the impetus for children to develop their own strategies. Every school must have this essential book! -- Dr Gavin Reid, psychologist and author

A brilliant spelling book that uses cartoons and comedy to help you remember how to spell tricky words.
We wish we had this book at school!

-- Kate and Kathy, Authors, The Illustrated Guide to Dyslexia and Its Amazing People and The Bigger Picture Book of Amazing Dyslexics and The Jobs They Do

ISBN: 9781787755420

Dimensions: 256mm x 152mm x 16mm

Weight: 408g

272 pages

Illustrated edition