“Supporting Your Child’s Vocabulary and Spelling Development: Strategies for Parents”

Submit a creative parent newsletter with strategies for supporting children in the area of vocabulary and spelling. You may use formatted templates or design your own, such as from: 
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/newsletter/templates/Links to an external site. 
Microsoft Office templates
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An explanation of how supporting vocabulary development leads to increased fluency and comprehension.
A description of the components of effective vocabulary instruction you will incorporate into your classroom to assist all learners (address specifically second-language learners).
An explanation of the stages of spelling development and a rationale for how spelling instruction supports reading development.
A rationale for not including weekly spelling and vocabulary tests as part of your balanced literacy program.
Two motivating activities parents can do with their children at home to promote vocabulary development.
Two engaging activities parents can do with their children at home to promote spelling.
At least three online resources or websites that can support parents in either of these areas. Identify and summarize the contents of each resource or website.
All of the information in the presentation should be clearly cited and documented in APA format.