Course Details

 Spelling

Level

Entry Level 3

Start Date

19th April 2010

End Date

5th July 2010

Learning Centre

Stockwell Community Resource Centre

Contact Details

020 7501 2500

Tutor Name

Andrew Chapman

No of Weeks

10 weeks

What this course is about

(Course aims & objectives)?

• ·   Develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of spelling rules and patterns

• ·   Increase awareness of strategies for working out the likely spelling of words

What the course will cover?

·         Dictionary use

·         Word families

·         Prefixes/roots/suffixes

·         Homophones

·         Ways of learning to spell words

·         Language of spelling

·         Syllables

·         Spelling rules

·         Silent letters

·         Pronunciation as an aid to spelling

At the end of the programme, you should be able to:

A

Spell correctly common words and relevant key words for work and interests

B

Locate words in a dictionary and check spelling and meaning

C

Identify prefixes and suffixes in words

D

Spell and use common homophones correctly in sentences e.g. their/there/they’re

E

Apply strategies for working out the likely spelling of words using spelling rules and patterns learnt.

F

Locate syllables in words

Time and Day

Mondays 13:00-15:00

How I will learn & be assessed

Work in pairs/group or with the whole class, get individual support, work alone on some exercises, do homework, class work and contribute to class discussion.

Will I gain a Qualification?

This is a non- accredited Course. You will get a certificate of attendance for attending a minimum of 80per cent of classes.

What could this course lead to?

Attendance on an accredited course at an adult education centre or college.

Are there any other costs (e.g. certification, materials, I need to buy before or during the course?

A4 Ring-binder file, A4 lined pad, Pens, pencils, eraser, sharpener, English dictionary