Uncovering the logic of English : a common-sense approach to reading, spelling, and literacy /
Edition statement:2nd ed. pbk. Published by : Pedia Learning Inc., (Minneapolis, MN :) Physical details: 202 p. ; 23 cm. ISBN:9781936706211. Year: 2012| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Non-fiction | PE1065 .E33 2012 (Browse shelf) | Available | 20260867 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-198) and index.
Introduction -- 1. The problem of English -- 2. The literacy crisis -- 3. Phonograms : the building blocks of words -- 4. Consonants, vowels, and syllables : what they are and why they matter -- 5. Foundational consonant rules -- 6. Foundational vowel rules -- 7. The mystery of the silent final E's solved! -- 8. Words ending in one vowel and one consonant -- 9. Adding suffixes to single vowel Y words -- 10. Adding suffixes to any word -- 11. The power of the Latin spellings of /sh/ -- 12. Decoding past tense verbs -- 13. Forming plural nouns and singular verbs -- 14. Clearing confusion about al- and -ful -- 15. The final spelling rules -- 16. Overcoming challenges : creating an auditory picture -- 17. Efficient spelling and vocabulary development -- 18. Putting it all together -- Appendix A. Spelling rules ; Appendix B. Basic phonograms ; Appendix C. More about the basic phonograms ; Appendix D. Sound to spelling reference ; Appendix E. Advanced phonograms ; Appendix F. Adding a suffix to any word ; Appendix G. Irregular verbs ; Appendix H. Irregular plurals ; Appendix I. Common prefixes and suffixes -- Appendix J: American, British, Canadian & Australian spellings.
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