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OverviewConcise and engaging, this text provides pre-service and practicing English language teachers with the knowledge they need to successfully teach the spelling of English. Offering context and explanation for the English spelling system as well as uniquely addressing specific problems in learning the spelling of English words, this book empowers readers with strategies for coping with these problems. Divided into six accessible sections, Brown covers the history of English spelling, the influence of technology on spelling, the role of punctuation, the features of present-day English spelling, teaching strategies for coping with difficult spelling, and the future of spelling and literacy. The short, digestible chapters include practical learning objectives and end-of-chapter exercises to help teachers understand and explain English spelling concepts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Adam BrownPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.940kg ISBN: 9781138082663ISBN 10: 113808266 Pages: 316 Publication Date: 04 September 2018 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis book offers teacher educators and future English language teachers a welcome and overdue guide for unraveling persistent challenges faced by students in their effort to master the English spelling system. Brown helpfully demystifies common spelling difficulties, offers concise insights, and supplies readers with accessible and practical classroom solutions. - John S. Hedgcock, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, USA Author InformationAdam Brown is Director of Research at Auckland Institute of Studies, New Zealand. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |