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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)? |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |