"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.

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 system as 1 + 1 = 2.

THE definitive phonics book for teachers. Comprehensive information is given here for every spelling of every sound. For each spelling you find rules which govern it, exceptions to the rules, sample words to use for teaching the sound or spelling, etymological information, and more. Each sound is keyed to the Phonics Made Plain cards and chart. The Appendix also contains an excellent article concerning reading problems of the older student or adult.

"[The book] will help you to build the fundamental writing skills you need to become an effective writer. This text puts a fresh new spin on the tried-and-true techniques that writers have used for generations and presents them in a concise and efficient manner. [The] author ... uses her unique Five-Way Method to teach you not only what to write but also how to write for more effective compositions." - Back cover.

The second edition of this bestselling textbook arms pre-K to middle-school teachers with the most recent developments in reading research--and shows them how to apply their knowledge in the classroom to help all students learn.;

The Logic of English Spelling Journal is a practical, student-created reference guide. This tool may be used with The Logic of English Curriculum or it may be used by anyone who wants to create a reference of difficult-to-spell words which include sounds that have multiple options for spelling in English. The fact that many sounds in English are spelled in multiple ways is one of the most difficult aspects for mastering English spelling. For example: do we use an AI, AY, EIGH, A, A with a silent E, or an EA to spell the long /a/ sound? Essentials provides a unique approach to teaching spelling that includes not only learning the sound(s) of the phonograms but learning the options for how to spell each sound, where each option is used, which spellings are rare, and which spellings must be memorized. The Spelling Journal is an ideal student created reference to track this vital information and to categorize words according to the sounds heard within the word.