Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis

Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis
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Publisher : Logic of English, Inc
Total Pages : 204
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ISBN-10 : 9781936706075
ISBN-13 : 1936706075
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis by : Denise Eide

Download or read book Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis written by Denise Eide and published by Logic of English, Inc. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "English is so illogical!" It is generally believed that English is a language of exceptions. For many, learning to spell and read is frustrating. For some, it is impossible... especially for the 29% of Americans who are functionally illiterate. But what if the problem is not the language itself, but the rules we were taught? What if we could see the complexity of English as a powerful tool rather than a hindrance? --Denise Eide Uncovering the Logic of English challenges the notion that English is illogical by systematically explaining English spelling and answering questions like "Why is there a silent final E in have, large, and house?" and "Why is discussion spelled with -sion rather than -tion?" With easy-to-read examples and anecdotes, this book describes: - the phonograms and spelling rules which explain 98% of English words - how English words are formed and how this knowledge can revolutionize vocabulary development - how understanding the reasons behind English spelling prevents students from needing to guess The author's inspiring commentary makes a compelling case that understanding the logic of English could transform literacy education and help solve America's literacy crisis. Thorough and filled with the latest linguistic and reading research, Uncovering the Logic of English demonstrates why this systematic approach should be as foundational to our education as 1+1=2.

Dictionary of the British English Spelling System

Dictionary of the British English Spelling System
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Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Total Pages : 524
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ISBN-10 : 9781783741076
ISBN-13 : 1783741074
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Dictionary of the British English Spelling System by : Greg Brooks

Download or read book Dictionary of the British English Spelling System written by Greg Brooks and published by Open Book Publishers. This book was released on 2015-03-30 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will tell all you need to know about British English spelling. It's a reference work intended for anyone interested in the English language, especially those who teach it, whatever the age or mother tongue of their students. It will be particularly useful to those wishing to produce well-designed materials for teaching initial literacy via phonics, for teaching English as a foreign or second language, and for teacher training. English spelling is notoriously complicated and difficult to learn; it is correctly described as much less regular and predictable than any other alphabetic orthography. However, there is more regularity in the English spelling system than is generally appreciated. This book provides, for the first time, a thorough account of the whole complex system. It does so by describing how phonemes relate to graphemes and vice versa. It enables searches for particular words, so that one can easily find, not the meanings or pronunciations of words, but the other words with which those with unusual phoneme-grapheme/grapheme-phoneme correspondences keep company. Other unique features of this book include teacher-friendly lists of correspondences and various regularities not described by previous authorities, for example the strong tendency for the letter-name vowel phonemes (the names of the letters ) to be spelt with those single letters in non-final syllables.

A Survey of English Spelling

A Survey of English Spelling
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 565
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ISBN-10 : 9781134872244
ISBN-13 : 1134872240
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Survey of English Spelling by : Edward Carney

Download or read book A Survey of English Spelling written by Edward Carney and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published at a time when literacy and spelling are issues of topical concern, A Survey of English Spelling offers an authoritative, comprehensive, and up-to-date overview of this important but hitherto neglected area of the English language. The text brings together a vast body of knowledge, both synthesised from diverse sources and original, unpublished research. The emphasis is on a functional exploration of the spelling regularities and markers that underpin literacy in English. An extensive database has been used throughout to provide a wealth of examples, statistics and analyses. The carefully signposted text and detailed contents listing allow students, professionals, teachers and academics in all areas of English Language, Linguistics and Speech Pathology to access specific information with ease.

100 Spelling Rules

100 Spelling Rules
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Publisher : Spellingrules.com
Total Pages : 252
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ISBN-10 : 0982614640
ISBN-13 : 9780982614648
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Book Synopsis 100 Spelling Rules by : Camilia Sadik

Download or read book 100 Spelling Rules written by Camilia Sadik and published by Spellingrules.com. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linguist Camilia Sadik discovered over 100 spelling rules. Logical learners need spelling rules to know when to spell a sound one-way and not the other, as in the final sound in fashion, ocean, suspicion, complexion, superstition, expression, and musician. Those with spelling difficulties are not learning disabled; they can learn but their learning style is a logical learning style. Logical learners have been learning the spelling of hundreds of words at a time from 100 Spelling Rules. Visit SpellingRules.com to learn Now the spelling of 240 words instantly! 100 Spelling Rules is a book to teach 12,000 long words to older children in the 4th grade and up, adults, and ESL students. It can be used by teachers or as a self-help book. Dyslexic persons are logical learners and can now learn to spell logically. Dyslexia in spelling and in writing letters in reverse ends, after learning to spell and after slowing down to write words slowly. Each of the 105 spelling lessons in 100 Spelling Rules begins with a spelling rule, followed by a list of nearly all the words that follow that rule, and students are asked to read aloud slowly to memorize the spelling of hundreds of words at a time. The author, Linguist Camilia Sadik spent 15 years intensely dissecting English, discovering over 100 spelling rules, applying the spelling rules in 600 phonics-based spelling lessons, class-testing her discoveries, and preparing 10 breakthrough phonics-based spelling books. The 30 unique learning features in Sadik's books make learning to spell inescapable. Sadik's books are cumulative. To benefit from this book, those who missed learning phonics need to start with the books Read Instantly and Learn to Spell 500 Words a Day, which is in 6 volumes. For sample lessons and much more, visit SpellingRules.com

English Spellings and Spelling Rules

English Spellings and Spelling Rules
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Publisher : Рипол Классик
Total Pages : 657
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ISBN-10 : 9785878142366
ISBN-13 : 5878142368
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Book Synopsis English Spellings and Spelling Rules by : James Stormonth

Download or read book English Spellings and Spelling Rules written by James Stormonth and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on 1876 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Complete Guide to English Spelling Rules

The Complete Guide to English Spelling Rules
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Total Pages : 148
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ISBN-10 : 0983187215
ISBN-13 : 9780983187219
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to English Spelling Rules by : John J Fulford

Download or read book The Complete Guide to English Spelling Rules written by John J Fulford and published by . This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ENGLISH SPELLING RULES is the most complete and detailed guide to English spelling rules ever written. Most people consider English spelling to be an intimidating tangle but John Fulford easily and carefully leads the reader through the linguistic maze and proves that there is a great deal of logic to English spelling. Written for the layperson, the book explains all and every spelling problem with plentiful examples and illuminating comments. The reader learns when to use a single or a double l. When to use the diphthongs oy and oi, and the difference between the "shuns" tion, sion, cion, tian, cian, xion, ssion, sian. And there's plenty more! THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ENGLISH SPELLING RULES is the 'Must Have' book for every teacher, editor and writer, as well as an extraordinarily valuable aid for parents and for foreign students learning English.

Spelling Rules Workbook

Spelling Rules Workbook
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 206
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ISBN-10 : 1979197091
ISBN-13 : 9781979197090
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Spelling Rules Workbook by : Joanne Rudling

Download or read book Spelling Rules Workbook written by Joanne Rudling and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This in-depth spelling rules workbook for adults has all the key spelling rules, patterns and strategies to help improve spelling. With over 200 pages of clear concise explanations and exercises it not only helps you understand why we have the rule and exceptions, and why we have 'strange' letter patterns, but also suggests memory tricks to help remember them.Learning spelling rules is important because 1. they add to your spelling knowledge 2. they explain why we have 'strange' letter patterns 3. and they help you understand why spelling is the way it is. Some of the great rules covered are the drop the 'e' rule, 1:1:1 doubling up rule, silent 'e' rule, 'y' to 'i' rule, adding -ly rule, adding prefixes rules, silent letter rules, the letter 'c' rule, -ant/ -ent rule, tion/sion/cian rules, -ible/-able rules and much much more. Spelling can be learned, and loved! By discovering the logic behind confusing spelling conventions you can use this knowledge to help you spell well. It's suitable for British and American users.