Why is There a B in DouBt?
We Can Teach Spelling.
Spelling is not random, it is not arbitrary. There are reasons why we spell the way we spell. Learn more about spelling, incorporate these methods into your lessons & watch kids learn.
For more information on spelling, please check out these resources: Linguist Educator Exchange: Gina Cooke Why O Why? Why some words have a "w" and others a "wh" WordWorks -- Teach Orthographic Spelling Structured Word Inquiry Spelling Research & Links Understanding Spelling: A Lesson Spelling websites, Compiled by WordWorks Literacy Centre How to Teach Word Inquiry / Spelling Teacher Resources (for purchase) Orthography Research, Chomsky Spelling Out Word Sums Resources
Sources: Zurich International School Real Spelling Word Works Literacy Centre |
Structured Word Inquiry Method (from WordWorks)
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