Presents a method for collecting, categorizing, and precisely analyzing spelling errors. Suggests several corrective spelling strategies. (MM)

Describes a technique for use in detecting and correcting spelling difficulties. (FL)

Notes the existence of a collection of computer-readable files containing misspellings of English words, which is now available to researchers from the Oxford Text Archive in England. Describes the content of the collection. (FL)

Argues that learning to spell is a developmental process and reviews research showing that errors made by poor spellers can indicate the point at which that development has broken down. Discusses some of the linguistic strategies students must acquire to become proficient spellers and offers teaching suggestions for helping students develop a…