Misspelled Words

Children tend to misspell the same words; a small number of words make up most of the spelling errors. Our school provided us with a fifth grade word list containing frequently misspelled words. Frequently Misspelled Words The following 67 words are frequently spelled incorrectly by young students. absence criticize loose recommend ache desert maneuver restaurant…

Studies have shown that a relatively small number of words make up a large portion of children’s spelling errors and writing difficulties. Interestingly, children who struggle with spelling typically have poor handwriting; both of these acquired skills use the same motor processes. Frequently Misspelled Words Referencing two spelling demon lists, we carefully selected 120 words…