Science of Spelling
The Explicit Specifics That Make Great Readers and Writers (and Spellers!)
Published on 8. September 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
173 pages
978-0-325-00717-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book breaks down preconceptions and misconceptions about how kids learn to spell, making startling new connections between orthography and literacy.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Portsmouth
United States
Publishing group
Heinemann USA
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
313 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-325-00717-5 (9780325007175)
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Person
A former struggling speller himself, J. Richard Gentry, Ph.D., has authored three books and a video on the topic with Heinemann, including My Kid Can't Spell (1996), Teaching Kids to Spell (1992), Spel...Is a Four-Letter Word (1989), and Richard Gentry on Spelling (1992), as well as numerous articles in academic journals and textbooks for school-age children. A former elementary teacher and university professor, Gentry is a Heinemann Professional Development provider and has lectured and conducted workshops on literacy and spelling throughout the world. Visit http: //JRichardGentry.com for additional information about Richard Gentry and his work.