WORKSHEETS: Spellings Worksheets for Kids (ebook)

Why is it vital for our children to learn to spell when we have spell-checkers on our computers? Is it necessary for our children to understand the spelling rules that we acquired in school? Remember,  “When -ing comes to stay, little e runs away.”

According to experts, rigorous spelling instruction dispels the misconception that spelling is random and perplexing. It’s a fallacy that English is too jumbled to understand. Sure, spelling isn’t easy, but it can be decoded once individuals understand its structure.

WHY SPELLING IS IMPORTANT ?

1. Communication:  Communication is aided by correct spelling. We can all understand the content we read if we all use the same spelling guidelines.
2. Comprehension: Confusion can be avoided by using proper spelling. In some ways, spelling is similar to sports. It is the responsibility of the person who passes the ball to ensure that the receiver really catches it. The same is true when it comes to spelling. The recipient of your text will understand it if you write with purpose and good spelling.
3. Future: Let’s face it: university applications and employment resumes with spelling mistakes don’t get very far.
4. Computer Error: We can’t rely on machines to proofread our work. Sometimes they get it wrong too.
5. Distraction: Poor spelling causes the reader to become distracted and lose focus. It’s difficult to read a document for comprehension when it’s riddled with typos.
6. Impressions Last: When people read anything you’ve written and it’s riddled with spelling problems, it’s hardly a good first impression. We should be concerned about the critical role that proper spelling plays in our language.