Interest Age 7+ Reading Age 8+ Based on a phonic approach to finding spellings, this schools edition of the best-selling Dictionary of Perfect Spelling gives a fresh way of finding words for those who find matching letters and sounds hard. Users can find words by applying a phonic attack which will lead them to the correct spelling and to irregular plurals, word endings and any word derivatives. For all those who struggle with a regular dictionary, this is an invaluable approach that will unlock ways of improving all written work.
The internationally bestselling tool to support writing and spelling.Have you ever looked for giraffe under 'j'? This is the dictionary for you!This newly revised and updated edition of the internationally bestselling School Spelling Dictionary allows you to search for words the way they sound and empowers you to write what you want to write.A re-edited and rejacketed edition of Barrington Stoke's internationally bestselling reference book to support struggling spellersIts accessible, dyslexia-friendly layout has:an alphabet across the top of the page to aid searching additional hints from the 'Spelling Bee' to help find words short descriptors for homophones and other easily confused words support with verbal inflections and comparative and superlative adjectives an introduction with helpful tips for successful spelling.
This book is brilliant for my son who has dyslexia. He can look up words the way he 'thinks they are spelt, and the correct spelling clearly appears next to them. Helps also to boost his confidence. - Parent, Amazon Review
'A useful addition to any key stage 2 or 3 classroom' - Writeaway
'The Barrington Stoke school dictionary allows children with specific spelling difficulties to use a dictionary just like anybody else... The children I have introduced this dictionary to like it very much, and find it easy to use.' - Teacher It's brilliant! And for all those who struggle to spell it really is a fantastic help! ... This dictionary is so easy to navigate and a big help for reluctant spellers of all ages. - Family Magazine
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About Christine Maxwell, Julia Rowlandson
Christine Maxwell worked as a teacher in Oxford in the 70s. It was while teaching that she came up with the idea to write a dictionary that her own students could use even if they did not know how to spell. She wrote The Dictionary of Perfect Spelling in 1977 and it became an international bestseller. In 2005 she wrote the hugely successful revised edition for Barrington Stoke. She lives in France.
Julia Rowlandson trained as a Primary school teacher and now works as an Educational Consultant. She was the Editor of the revised edition of the Dictionary. She was formerly Deputy Head of More House School and has vast experience in teaching those with specific learning difficulties. She lives in Surrey.
