About 90% of text in English consists of just 1000 base words Spelling Plus will help you teach the most commonly used and misspelled words to mastery, ensuring improvement in students first-draft writing. Beyond the core list, personal words keep gifted spellers challenged while giving poor spellers the repetition and practice they need. Success-oriented strategies enable teachers to focus on progress and encourage students without sacrificing high standards. Spelling Plus may be used as a text or supplement. Reproducible worksheets are included."