Age 5-7.

Age 9-12.

Focuses on the art of successful written communication. Presents exercises for improving vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling, as well as understanding context, definitions, word parts, denotation and connotation, synonyms, and antonyms. Includes pre- and post-tests and answers, crossword puzzles for each word list, and an appendix of study tips for retaining definitions and passing standardized tests.

Is it "i before e except after c"? Or is it the other way around? Let's face it, most children struggle with spelling. But now they have a fun and easy way to learn all the tips and tricks to spell with confidence. With this book, kids will: Learn basic spelling rules, like "change y to i and add es." Understand punctuation, capitalization, and other technical parts of spelling. Pick up helpful tricks, like putting words into songs and rhymes. Learn fun games and exercises to practice spelling. Study spelling lists to master even the toughest words. And more! Along with 30 fun-filled puzzles and activities, this book offers children, parents, and teachers all the tools they need to buzz with spelling success!

Spelling Success is jointly published by Ratna Sagar and Scholastic Pvt. Ltd. It is an adaption of the original version published by Blake Education Pty Ltd, Australia. The series aims to improve vocabulary by grouping words according to letter-pattern blends, homophones, silent letters and give a variety of meaningful activities and strategies needed to spell well. Also available web support at www.ratnasagar.co.in

Spelling Success is jointly published by Ratna Sagar and Scholastic Pvt. Ltd. It is an adaption of the original version published by Blake Education Pty Ltd, Australia. The series aims to improve vocabulary by grouping words according to letter-pattern blends, homophones, silent letters and give a variety of meaningful activities and strategies needed to spell well. Also available web support at www.ratnasagar.co.in

An anthropologist uses spelling bees as a lens to examine the unique and diverse traits of Generation Z--and why they are destined for success At first glance, Generation Z (youth born after 1997) seems to be made up of anxious overachievers, hounded by Tiger Moms and constantly tracked on social media. One would think that competitors in the National Spelling Bee -- the most popular brain sport in America -- would be the worst off. Counterintuitively, anthropologist Shalini Shankar argues that, far from being simply overstressed and overscheduled, Gen Z spelling bee competitors are learning crucial twenty-first-century skills from their high-powered lives, displaying a sophisticated understanding of self-promotion, self-direction, and social mobility. Drawing on original ethnographic research, including interviews with participants, judges, and parents, Shankar examines the outsize impact of immigrant parents and explains why Gen Z kids are on a path to success.