Author(s): Christine Topfer , Emma Warren and Bethany Woolnough

Effective Spelling

Effective Spelling is underpinned by a holistic and inquiry-based learning approach to spelling. The whole-school series is designed to support teachers to foster a culture of word noticing, transforming students into curious thinkers and effective, competent spellers. Each component explicitly aligns with the Australian Curriculum: English and offers educators flexible learning pathways. IntroductionSpelling Scope and Sequence: Pre-Foundation – Year TwoBig Idea 1: RhymeBig Idea 2: AlliterationBig Idea 3: Manipulating Sounds in WordsBig Idea 4: Using Names to Introduce Letter–Sound RelationshipsBig Idea 5: Letter–Sound RelationshipsBig Idea 6: Onset and RimeBig Idea 7: DigraphsBig Idea 8: Vowels and ConsonantsBig Idea 9: Words Are Made of Meaningful Parts (Morphemes)Big Idea 10: High-Frequency WordsAssessments and Recording SheetsTeacher Resource SheetsBlackline Masters (BLMs)GlossaryReferences