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Is English Spelling Chaotic? Misconceptions Concerning Its Irregularity.
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Kessler, Brett; Treiman, Rebecca – Reading Psychology, 2003
Provides an overview of the goals of English orthography which counter the misconception that its spelling is chaotic. Examines a survey of first grade text vocabulary, which show that spelling consistency is increased significantly if the position of the phoneme within the syllable and the identity of the phonemes in the environment are taken…
Descriptors: English, Phonemic Awareness, Primary Education, Reading Instruction
The Development of Orthographic Linguistic Awareness in Kindergarten Children and the Relationship of this Awareness to Later Reading Achievement.
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Day, Kaaren C.; And Others – Reading Psychology, 1981
Orthographic linguistic awareness measured at the beginning of kindergarten was found to be highly correlated with reading achievement measured at the end of the first grade, with the relationships being consistently higher for girls than for boys. (FL)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Kindergarten Children, Reading Achievement, Reading Comprehension