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Apply learnt word knowledge to spell new words and apply strategies to maintain accuracy

WA8ELAW1

For example:

  • drawing on knowledge of spelling generalisations, base words and affixes when spelling new words
  • drawing on increasing knowledge of word origins to understand and spell new words, such as using circum (around) to spell circumstance, circumference
  • applying strategies to maintain accuracy, such as proofreading, checking an authority or using spell check
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