| Author |
Bryce, Catherine T. (Catherine Turner), 1871-1951 |
| Author |
Kallom, Arthur W. |
| Author |
Sherman, Frank J. |
| Title |
Learning to Spell: A Manual for Teachers Using the Aldine Speller
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, hekula03, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Learning to Spell: A Manual for Teachers Using the Aldine Speller" by Catherine T. Bryce, Frank J. Sherman, and Arthur W. Kallom is an educational publication written in the early 20th century. This manual serves as a resource for teachers on the effective teaching of spelling in elementary education, focusing primarily on the vocabulary employed in the Aldine Speller. It explores the necessity of spelling instruction, examining both the historical context and modern educational practices. The book addresses critical questions surrounding the teaching of spelling, such as what words should be taught and how they should be selected based on students' needs and usage. It emphasizes practical strategies for building a competent spelling consciousness in students, outlining various methods to engage pupils with both phonetic families and frequently misspelled words. The authors also delve into the role of the dictionary in the learning process and advocate for a systematic approach that includes oral spelling, written exercises, and reviews. Ultimately, "Learning to Spell" aims to equip educators with the tools and insights needed to enhance students' spelling proficiency effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
LB: Education: Theory and practice of education
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| LoC Class |
PE: Language and Literatures: English
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| Subject |
Spellers
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| Subject |
Spellers -- Textbooks
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65441 |
| Release Date |
May 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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