Online Class: Spelling 101

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Lessons
38

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Hours
average time
0.7

CEUs
3,451

Students
have taken this course

Course Description

Do you use your Spell Check on your computer obsessively? Are you afraid to write anything without a dictionary or computer spelling program? Are you receiving low grades on schoolwork because of poor spelling? Are your business emails filled with embarrassing spelling errors? Well then, it sounds like you can use this online course!

Spelling 101 will help improve your spelling abilities in American English. This course will teach you how to avoid misspellings by recognizing spelling errors quickly. We'll review not only the basic rules of spelling but also the most common spelling "trouble spots" (commonly missed words and word patterns). We'll also discuss those tricky synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, suffixes and prefixes.

This class is self-paced and practice exercises are reviewed by the instructor with feedback. You set your own learning schedule so there's no pressure. Why not learn to write error-free English, and improve your grades or help with the quality of your professional writing? So join us today, and let's improve your spelling skills.

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6 Months to Complete
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Course Lessons

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Introduction to Improving Your Spelling

Course Introduction 1 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Take Poll: Personal Spelling Average
Complete Assignment: Introduction

The Basic Rules of Spelling

This lesson describes how to go from singular to plurals and the exceptions to the rule. 96 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Review 6 Practice Worksheets
Review 2 Articles: Improving your spelling while using the computer spell checker; Spelling Quiz
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam A
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam B
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam C
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam D
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam E
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam F

Plural Forms for Names, Compound Words and Numbers

This lesson describes how to form plurals for compound words, numbers, and names. 118 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review 5 Practice Worksheets
Review 3 Articles: FAQ on Spelling Errors; Spelling Activities; Plurals
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam A
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam B
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam C
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam D
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam E
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam F
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam G

Understanding "ie" Versus "ei" and Other Spelling Dilemmas

This lesson discusses when to use ie or ei, and the exceptions to the rule. 83 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review 6 Practice Worksheets
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam A
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam B
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam C
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam D
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam E

Prefix and Suffix Rules

This lesson explains the rules for adding prefixes and suffixes, and the some of the most commonly used. 93 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Review 6 Practice Worksheets
Review 3 Articles: Common Word Ending Quiz; FAQ About Common spelling Errors; Lots of Practice
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam A
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam B
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam C
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam D
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam E
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam F

Homonyms - Words that Sound alike

This lesson describes some of the most common words that sound alike but have multiple spellings and their definitions. 86 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review 6 Practice Worksheets
Review 2 Articles: 25 Most Commonly Misspelled Words; Sound Alikes
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam A
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam B
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam C
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam D
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam E
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam F

Commonly Misspelled Words

Here is a list of the most commonly misspelled words. 90 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Review 16 Practice Worksheets
Review Article: Commonly Confused Words
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam A
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam B
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam C
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam D
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam E
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam F

Putting It Together

A Final Spelling Test and additional resources to improve writing are presented in this final lesson 50 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Review Article: Review of Spelling Rules
Take Poll: Rate Spelling Improvement
Take Survey: Final Course Survey
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete Exam: Final Spelling Test

617

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Know the basic rules of spelling.
Demonstrate correct spelling of plural forms for names, compound words, and numbers.
Avoid common spelling mistakes.
Define prefix and suffix rules.
Define homonyms.
Identify commonly misspelled words, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Spelling 101

Course Number: 7550405

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

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UniversalClass.com > Writing Help > Writing Improvement

Course Type: General Education (Self-Paced, Online Class)

CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Daphnee St.Val

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Duration: Continuous: Enroll anytime!

Course Fee: $50.00 (no CEU Certification) || with Online CEU Certification: $75.00

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Student Testimonials

"The whole course was helpful.. The instructor was very helpful and helped me a great deal." -- Marlis W.
"I thought all parts were helpful because I was a horrible speller and now I'm great." -- Brandon G.
"Thank you, this has been a great help." -- Rita M.
"Excellent!" -- Pamela T.
"The fact that it is self-paced and online is the very best thing because of my busy schedule. I took another course from this same instructor and I like the way things are set up." -- Suzanna S.
"What was most helpful was learning to spell words that I haven't seen in a while." -- Karen D.
"It helped me with words that were spelled differently but sounded the same." -- George B.
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