Quality communication is hindered with incorrect spelling of words. Thus, it behooves the teacher to develop a quality spelling curriculum for all students to become the best spellers possible to be able to communicate well in writing. The scope of the spelling curriculum answers the question pertaining to the "breadth" of spelling words to be spelled correctly by students, whereas the concept "sequence" stresses when students will encounter selected words to master in spelling. Some basal spelling textbooks may describe the scope and sequence in spelling, but using a spelling textbook has advantages and disadvantages. An individualized spelling approach would identify the words misspelled by a student as representing the scope in the curriculum. Sequence would depend upon the order of the arranged words as to when they will be studied for spelling mastery. Many basal readers list the new words, in the Manual, for an ensuing story to be read by students. These suggested new words could become a list for students to master in spelling. Spelling words might also come from social studies or science units of study. (NKA)