Involves association of sounds with their most regular spellings, plus learning the patterns of irregularities; charts illustrating spelling patterns are included. (SP)

Spelling must be taught from three vantage points: phonetic, linguistic, and mnemonic." Article contains practical suggestions on classroom techniques. (Author/SP)

Presents a technique for increasing student's interest in language study. (RB)

Encouraging children to write helps bring out their feelings and develop positive self-concepts. (RB)

Includes facsimiles of paragraphs written by students in grades 1-6. (RD)

By building on the natural language competence of children we can make literacy an extension of their language learning.