Oxford School Spelling Dictionary
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Oxford School Spelling Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries
This easy-to-use spelling guide lists 25,000 words and word forms in alphabetical order, together with essential spelling rules. It is an ideal resource for improving writing at home and at school for children aged 7-11. Key features include: • Clear, accessible design with alphabet on every page and colour thumb tabs • Includes all KS2 curriculum spelling bank words and up to date vocabulary • Footnotes throughout lead the user from an incorrect look-up to the right word • Panels give extra information on spelling rules • A great tool for supporting writers both at home and school
If you're desperate to spell 'separate' correctly, or to know when to use 'dependant' instead of 'dependent', this is the book you needMore than 25,000 words are listed on clearly designed and easy-to-use pages, with many helpful notes about the rules of spelling. It's been prepared with Key Stage 2 children in mind, and there's no doubting its value as an aid to increasing literacy - at school and at home. * Manchester Evening News *
The impressive Oxford School Spelling Dictionary offers alternative letter sounds - for example; when looking up 'f' as a first letter sound, it suggests you also try 'ph'. Some words have footnotes for you to check if you have the right one. Panels highlight problems such as 'ible' and 'able' and give information to build knowledge of spelling rules. Instructions for using the dictionary are provided. * Junior Education *
...a reference book that could easily be used independently and quickly by very many children. * School Library Association *
For use at home or school, the Oxford School Spelling Dictionary is easy-to-use and comprehensive. With more than 25,000 essential words listed in colour, it's easy to find words quicker than ever before. * Courier Newspapers *
The impressive Oxford School Spelling Dictionary offers alternative letter sounds - for example; when looking up 'f' as a first letter sound, it suggests you also try 'ph'. Some words have footnotes for you to check if you have the right one. Panels highlight problems such as 'ible' and 'able' and give information to build knowledge of spelling rules. Instructions for using the dictionary are provided. * Junior Education *
...a reference book that could easily be used independently and quickly by very many children. * School Library Association *
For use at home or school, the Oxford School Spelling Dictionary is easy-to-use and comprehensive. With more than 25,000 essential words listed in colour, it's easy to find words quicker than ever before. * Courier Newspapers *
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780199116362 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199116369 |
| Title | Oxford School Spelling Dictionary |
| Author | Oxford Dictionaries |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2008-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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