The Problematic Apostrophe

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The correct use of the apostrophe is a common error among students experiencing difficulty with writing and spelling (and even among some that don’t have this difficulty). To understand the apostrophe, you need to know a little English language history.  … Continued

Step 1 in Learning to Read

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Before children even start on the learning to read journey, they need to understand that the written language is a code for the spoken language and it is through oral and written language that we are able to accurately and … Continued

Simplified Syllabification for Decoding

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Traditionally, syllabification is taught in the context of spelling.  However, there is growing evidence that teaching syllabification strategies can be a useful tool for helping students decode unfamiliar words. In 2009, Jennifer Diliberto and colleagues published the results of their … Continued