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All about teaching English Spelling - with Dr. Louisa Moats
Jan 1, 2024
Dr. Louisa Moats, an expert in teaching spelling, discusses the importance of spelling education and the regularity of the English spelling system. She explores the usefulness and limitation of syllable types in teaching spelling. The chapter also emphasizes the significance of teaching spelling rules and patterns, and highlights the success of the 'Letters' program in language skills instruction.
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Quick takeaways
- Teaching spelling is crucial for developing language proficiency, reading fluency, vocabulary, and understanding language structure.
- Contrary to popular belief, English spelling is more regular than thought with only about 4% of words being truly irregular.
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Importance of Teaching Spelling
Teaching spelling is essential because technology cannot compensate for poor spelling. Spelling well signifies better command of language and vocabulary. It also helps in reading fluency and vocabulary development. Spelling provides an avenue for teaching language structure and the relationship between speech and print.
