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200 tricky spellings in cartoons : visual mnemonics for everyone / Lidia Stanton ; illustrated by Sophie Kennedy.
The new revised edition of Lidia Stanton's bestselling book of cartoons demystifying over 200 of the most difficult spellings, fully adapted for a US readership. The book is structured around confusing pairs of words, such as homophones or words that 'go together', tricky everyday words and tricky academic words, with memorable illustrations on every page to help you connect the word's meaning and graphical features with its spelling pattern. This is not a traditional spelling book, but a resource that will really get you thinking, and laughing out loud. This guide encourages active learning and recollection, breaking away from repetitive methods such as 'look, cover, write, check', enabling you to effortlessly recall and identify once-confusing spelling patterns.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781787755406
- ISBN: 1787755401
- Physical Description: 272 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
- Edition: Revised and updated edition with new illustrations and mnemonics.
- Publisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-267 ) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What are mnemonics? -- How to use this book -- Confusing pairs of words -- Tricky everyday words -- Academic and more formal words -- Copyright Note -- Refernces -- Index. |
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| Subject: | English language > Orthography and spelling. Mnemonics. |
| Genre: | Instructional and educational works. Illustrated works. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Camosun College Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interurban Library | PE 1145.2 S737 2021 (Text) | 26040003428063 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - | ||
| Lansdowne Library | PE 1145.2 S737 2021 (Text) | 26040003428055 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
