Spelling well is important for good communication in writing.
| Good spelling avoids confusion. |
There are many commonly confused words.
- HOMOPHONES
Homophones are words that sound the same, but have different meanings and different spellings.
The cook has some very large mussels.
The cook has some very large muscles.
Sylvia demanded my presents at the birthday party.
Sylvia demanded my presence at the birthday party.
| Other commonly confused words are similar, with slightly different pronunciations. |
Mother finely chopped the onions.
Mother finally chopped the onions.
He carefully dropped the berries in the desert.
He carefully dropped the berries in the dessert.
| Good spelling makes a good impression. |
Teachers, employers, and readers prefer writing that has good spelling.
8th Grade Writing - Spelling Lesson