Uncovering the Logic of English
by Eide, DeniseEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-07-15
Publisher(s): Logic of English, Inc
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Summary
It is generally believed that English is language of exceptions. For many, learning to spell and read is frustrating. For some, it is impossible...especially for the 29% of Americans who are functionally illiterate.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 11 |
| The Problem of English | p. 15 |
| The Literacy Crisis | p. 21 |
| Phonograms: The Building Blocks of Words | p. 25 |
| Consonants, Vowels, and Syllables: What They Are and Why They Matter | p. 37 |
| Foundational Consonant Rules | p. 41 |
| Foundational Vowel Rules | p. 49 |
| The Mystery of Silent Final EÆs Solved! | p. 63 |
| Words Ending in One Vowel and One Consonant | p. 77 |
| Adding Suffixes to Single Vowel Y Words | p. 87 |
| Adding Suffixes to Any Word | p. 91 |
| The Power of the Latin Spellings of /sh/ | p. 95 |
| Decoding Past Tense Verbs | p. 101 |
| Forming Plural Nouns and Singular Verbs | p. 107 |
| Clearing Confusion about al- and ûful | p. 113 |
| The Final Spelling Rules | p. 115 |
| Overcoming Challenges: Creating an Auditory Picture | p. 121 |
| Efficient Spelling and Vocabulary Development | p. 129 |
| Putting It All Together | p. 141 |
| Spelling Rules | p. 151 |
| Basic Phonograms | p. 153 |
| More about the Basic Phonograms | p. 157 |
| Sound to Spelling Reference | p. 167 |
| Advanced Phonograms | p. 169 |
| Adding a Suffix to Any Word | p. 171 |
| Irregular Verbs | p. 173 |
| Irregular Plurals | p. 179 |
| Common Prefixes and Suffixes | p. 183 |
| American, British, Canadian & Australian Spellings | p. 185 |
| Resources | p. 193 |
| Glossary | p. 195 |
| Bibliography | p. 197 |
| Notes | p. 199 |
| Subject Index | p. 201 |
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