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Peer reviewedCunningham, Patricia M.; Cunningham, James W. – Reading Teacher, 1992
Presents a group-guided invented-spelling instructional strategy called "Making Words" which teachers can use with beginning readers to develop their ability to spell words and to apply this knowledge when decoding during reading. Discusses how to plan and teach the strategy. Describes two sample lessons, and explores why the strategy works. (PRA)
Descriptors: Decoding (Reading), Elementary Education, Invented Spelling, Learning Processes
