Spelling Mentor Software for 5th and 6th Graders contains 1500 grade-appropriate words along with a booklet that introduces the various sets of words presented. Words are clustered as General Spelling Words, Words with Vowel Blends, Words with Prefixes, Words with Suffixes, and Words with Tricky Endings. For each set, the booklet gives an introduction to the set of words along with applicable spelling rules or conventions which have been excerpted from our Spelling Rules Book. A simple study scheme is suggested that encompasses both short-term memory of the words and builds to long-term or retained memory.

An excellent Teacher's Guide is optionally available that includes day-by-day grids to simplify and organize your spelling study. Additional activities are suggested to stretch the learning experience from just memorizing spelling words to expanding vocabulary and writing skills.

Also optional are Onomatomania Activity Books that make learning fun with crossword puzzles and word searches that reinforce spelling and vocabulary while entertaining your student.

The Old Schoolhouse recently reviewed this software, and says of it:

"The Spelling Mentor... lays down a firm foundation of understanding for our children, to all the confusing rules, and exceptions to those rules. Very Highly Recommended!"

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