The Science of Spelling: The Explicit Specifics That Make Great Readers and Writers

by J. Richard Gentry

Once again, Richard Gentry revolutionizes how you think about spelling instruction. The Science of Spelling breaks down preconceptions and misconceptions about how kids learn to spell, making startling new connections between orthography and literacy. Think that reading builds strong spellers? Through up-to-the-moment research, Gentry reveals that the opposite is true, that children use early spelling cognition to break the reading code. In fact, you'll discover that spelling is no longer a sidebar of writing and revision instruction, but a crucial strategy for teaching every aspect of literacy to all readers and writers. Best of all, Gentry's research also leads to new, powerful implications about the teaching of spelling, and he offers techniques and insight that will change your lesson planning, including how-tos Plus Gentry includes all the research-based forms, rubrics, and tools you'll need to put his ideas to work right away. Deepen your spelling instruction, enhance your students' ability to connect the words they see to what they understand and what they write, and see for yourself the hidden power behind the science of spelling.

Genres: Teaching

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 8, 2004

Reviews

[Shelby]

Would have been a good article, but there wasn't enough there for a book.

[Larissa Hinton]

This is a great book to explain the science of spelling. I think the research behind it was helpful along with the case studies. The only thing that let me down a bit was the word sorts. There us much better out there for word sorts and diagnosing what the student needs for spelling intervention.

[Lisa Wells]

essential for elementary educators - makes you rething so much!

[Barkshire Woods]

Quaint book about authors personal experiences and what they learned in regards to teaching spelling.

[Andrea]

Great resource on spelling teaching. Enough research, but not overwhelming. Lots of useful strategies, and he clearly is passionate about spelling.