Publication Date
1985
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
First Advisor
Patrick Moran
Abstract
This paper is intended as a practical guide to presenting selected areas o£ spelling problematic £or ESL students and native English speakers. The focus is on the history o£ the English language and comparison with other Indo-European languages as a means of clarifying English spelling "idiosyncrasies”.
The study begins with an explanation of the historical and comparative viewpoint and suggestions for its application. The chapters are presented in lesson format and followed by several activity possibilities. The appendices provide a compendium of background information and classroom materials relating to the individual chapters. The glossary and annotated bibliography are provided for further reference.
Disciplines
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Curriculum and Instruction | International and Comparative Education
Recommended Citation
Prouty, Ingrid, "Mini-Course in Demystifying American Spelling: An Historical And Comparative Perspective" (1985). MA TESOL Collection. 621.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/ipp_collection/621
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Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, International and Comparative Education Commons