This is an indispensable resource for beginning writers. Based on published studies and the author`s research, this reference book contains approximately 1500 high-frequency words, which account for more than 90% of the words young writers use. This valuable tool gives children a means of spelling words correctly without depending exclusively on the teacher. Includes an alphabetical word list for quick reference and blank spaces for custom entries, as well as a word bank listing words by theme or category, such as food and clothing. A mini-thesaurus provides alternatives for bland or overused words like big, small, good or great. Grades 2-6. p.b. 52 pgs.