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How Spelling Supports Reading

By Louisa Moats, American EducatorLast updated 2024/4

Description

This is a thorough, comprehensive article for all educators that clarifies how English spelling is much more regular and predictable than we may think! Dr. Louisa Moats outlines several key principles for making sense of the English spelling system, including the many factors that influence how words are spelled: the historical layers of English, parts of speech, position-based tendencies, and morphology.

Curriculum Connection

B2. Language Foundations for Reading and Writing
Grade(s): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 K
Topic(s): Applying Morphology Applying Orthography Applying Phonics Word-Level Reading and Spelling Words with irregularities

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