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Miller, Howard M. – Voices from the Middle, 2002
Examines how students decide how to approach spelling questions in their writing. Suggests several strategies to help students improve their spelling abilities. Concludes that all of the strategies place the burden of responsibility on the writer--the student--to communicate effectively. Notes the importance of students shifting from inventive…
Descriptors: Instructional Improvement, Invented Spelling, Middle Schools, Risk