Word Study: A Multilinguistic Approach for Spelling Instruction

Abstract

This paper describes the multilinguistic spelling assessment and treatment protocol for aseventh-grade male student using a collaborative approach between a speech-languagepathologist and librarians. Working together, the team used internet search tools toprovide authentic reading and writing materials for generalization of acquired word studyskills. Specific goals and activities were tailored to meet the student's needs byintegrating 5 linguistic awareness components of word study instruction.