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6: The History and Structure of Written English

Readings

Henry, M.K. (1988). Beyond phonics: Integrating decoding and spelling instruction based on word origin and structure. Annals of Dyslexia, 38, 259–277.

King, D.H. (2000). English isn’t crazy: The elements of our language and how to teach them. Timonium, MD: York Press. (Available from PRO-ED, 800-897-3202)

McCrum, R., Cran, W., & MacNeil, R. (1986). The story of English. New York: Viking.

Resources

Carreker, S. (1994). Word detective: Discovering the history of the English language. Bellaire, TX: Neuhaus Education Center.

Fifer, N., & Flowers, N. (1995). Vocabulary from classical roots: Strategic vocabulary instruction through Greek and Latin roots. Cambridge, MA: Educators Publishing Service.

Henry, M.K. (1990). WORDS: integrated decoding and spelling instruction based on word origin and structure. Austin, TX: PRO-ED.

Henry, M.K. (2003). Unlocking Literacy: Effective Decoding and Spelling Instruction. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Henry, M.K., & Reading, N.C. (1996). Patterns for success in reading and spelling: A multisensory approach to teaching phonics and word analysis. Austin, TX: PRO-ED.

Kleiber, M.H. (1993). Specific language training: A systematic study of Latin and Greek roots. An Orton-Gillingham curriculum for adolescents. New York: Decatur

Steere, A., Peck, C.Z., & Kahn, L. (1984). Solving language difficulties: Remedial routines. Cambridge, MA: Educators Publishing Service.

Links

Alternative Education: Training Modules or Clusters of Competencies
This site provides 17 training modules on various topics for college instructors, staff developers, and teachers. Module 13 provides strategies for enhancing decoding, spelling, and vocabulary through morphology.



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