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Author : Noah Webster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1832
Category : Spellers
ISBN : HARVARD:32044097075493
Author : Noah Webster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1836
Category : English language
ISBN : NYPL:33433000760300
Author : Noah Webster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1822
Category : Children
ISBN : IND:39000003902942
Author : Noah Webster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1827
Category : Spellers
ISBN : NYPL:33433081968301
Author : D. W. Cummings
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1988-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0801834430
In this study of the English language as it is spelled in America, D. W. Cummings demonstrates that behind the apparent disorder of spelling in American English lies a self-regulating and self-reorganizing system that is responsive to four kinds of imperative: phonetic, semantic, etymological, and systemic. Cummings offers a systematic theory of orthography and applies this theory to the American English vocabulary with numerous examples. Cummings also describes the explication of written words into their elements, particles, and processes, and he sets out the tactical and procedural rules that control the distribution and sequencing of vowels and consonants. In the largest section of the book, he provides an exhaustive description of the major and minor correspondences between the sounds of American English words and their spellings. An essential reference work, American English Spelling moves beyond questions of how words are spelled to an understanding of why they are spelled as they are.
Author : Richard L. Venezky
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999-07-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1572304693
Can ghoti really be pronounced fish? Why is "o" short in glove and love, but long in rove and cove? Why do English words carry such extra baggage as the silent "b" in doubt, the silent "k" in knee, and the silent "n" in autumn? And why do names like Phabulous Phoods and Hi-Ener-G stand out? Addressing these and many other questions about letters and the sounds they make, this engaging volume provides a comprehensive analysis of American English spelling and pronunciation. Venezky illuminates the fully functional system underlying what can at times be a bewildering array of exceptions, focusing on the basic units that serve to signal word form or pronunciation, where these units can occur within words, and how they relate to sound. Also examined are how our current spelling system has developed, efforts to reform it, and ways that spelling rules or patterns are violated in commercial usage. From one of the world's foremost orthographic authorities, the book affords new insight into the teaching of reading and the acquisition and processing of spelling sound relationships.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1793
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:841395805
Author : Nathan Guilford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1831
Category : Spellers
ISBN : NYPL:33433069253312
Author : Noah Webster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1839
Category : English language
ISBN : NYPL:33433081638938
Author : Shelley Galloway Sabga
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781605507606
Is it "i before e except after c"? Or is it the other way around? Let's face it, most children struggle with spelling. But now they have a fun and easy way to learn all the tips and tricks to spell with confidence. With this book, kids will: Learn basic spelling rules, like "change y to i and add es." Understand punctuation, capitalization, and other technical parts of spelling. Pick up helpful tricks, like putting words into songs and rhymes. Learn fun games and exercises to practice spelling. Study spelling lists to master even the toughest words. And more! Along with 30 fun-filled puzzles and activities, this book offers children, parents, and teachers all the tools they need to buzz with spelling success!
Author : Noah Webster
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781605209562
The "father of American scholarship and education," American lexicographer NOAH WEBSTER (1758-1843) was an author whose astonishingly prolific career included numerous textbooks for elementary education. Prior to his works coming into wide use in the late 18th century, colonial and American students learned from primers imported from England. Webster single-handedly prompted a democratization of American English in how his textbooks taught American children to read, spell, and pronounce words, and in how he "Americanized" spelling, changing some c's to s's, dropping some l's and u's. Without Webster, George Bernard Shaw may never have been able to quip that England and America were two nations separated by a common language. Webster's basic textbook, first called The First Part of the Grammatical Institute of the English Language and later The American Spelling Book, became, in 1829, The Elementary Spelling Book. Though the book went through hundreds of editions, this replica edition represents the last, greatest, and arguably the most influential one. It is an extraordinary firsthand look at how American English was shaped.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1803
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:78116033
Author : Donald L. Potter
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 1496153278
It is a little known fact that reading was taught by means of spelling for over 200 years. Today the impact of spelling on reading achievement is not as well appreciated as it once was. The late Dr. Ronald P. Carver did extensive research into the causal relationships between spelling instruction and reading ability. Carver concluded, "One very important way to learn how to pronounce more words accurately is sometimes overlooked, that is, learning to spell more words accurately." (Causes of High and Low Reading Achievement, p. 178). He also notes that "spelling was used to teach reading for almost 200 years, but by the beginning of the 20th century, the tide had so turned that learning to spell was largely seen as incidental to learning to read." Quoting C. A. Perfetti, Carver observed, "practice at spelling should help reading more than practice of reading helps spelling." (p. 179. In June of 2004 Miss Geraldine Rodgers sent me her essay, "Why Noah Webster's Way Was the Right Way." She argued from the history of reading and the psychology of reading that Webster's spelling book method of teaching reading and spelling was superior to all other methods. I was surprised to learn that that Webster, in his 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language, defined a Spelling Book as, " A book for teaching children to spell and read." He also wrote under the entry, Spelling, "To tell the name of letters of a word, with a proper division of syllables, for the purpose of learning the pronunciation. In this manner children learn to read by first spelling the words." You can see that Webster was quite clear about the dual purpose of the spelling books in his day. You can imagine my surprise at the improvement I began to get with my tutoring students when they started working through Webster's Spelling Book. I decided to type up my own edition to use in my private tutoring and my tutoring work at the Odessa Christian School in Odessa, TX, where I teach remedial reading and Spanish. In this edition, I have retained everything in the original 1908 (descendant from the 1829 edition). The only differences relate to formatting. I chose to list the words in rows instead of columns. I also allow the words to divide at the ends of lines. I have found that this works fine for all students. We are teaching students to read and spell by syllables and not by word shapes or context. When reading and spelling are taught by the Spelling Book Method, all guessing at words from shape or context is completely eliminated. The student's total focus is on pronouncing the words correctly, high levels of comprehension are a natural result.
Author : Noah Webster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1835911684
"The American Spelling Book," commonly known as the "Blue-backed Speller," was a textbook written by Noah Webster. It became one of the most widely used and influential educational books in American history. Webster's spelling book played a crucial role in standardizing American English and promoting a distinctly American identity in language. Key features and aspects of "The American Spelling Book" include: Spelling and Pronunciation: The primary purpose of the book was to teach spelling, pronunciation, and usage of words. It included a graded series of spelling lessons, starting from basic words and progressing to more complex ones. Phonetic Approach: Webster's spelling book was one of the first educational works to incorporate a phonetic approach to spelling. He simplified spelling by eliminating unnecessary letters and introduced new spelling conventions, aiming for a more phonetic representation of words. Pronunciation Guide: The book included a pronunciation guide to help students pronounce words correctly. Webster introduced a number of changes to reflect American speech patterns, contributing to the development of distinct American pronunciations. Cultural Influence: In addition to spelling and pronunciation, Webster's spelling book contained patriotic and moral content. It included essays, historical documents, and other materials intended to instill a sense of national identity and virtue in American students. Widespread Adoption: "The American Spelling Book" became incredibly popular and was widely adopted in schools throughout the United States. It sold millions of copies and went through numerous editions. Its influence extended well into the 19th century. Educational Legacy: Beyond spelling, Webster's efforts contributed significantly to the standardization of American English. He later went on to publish dictionaries that further shaped American linguistic norms. Noah Webster's impact on American education and language cannot be overstated. "The American Spelling Book" played a crucial role in shaping the linguistic landscape of the United States, and Webster's broader contributions to American lexicography have left a lasting legacy.
Author : Noah Webster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1795
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:456902491