SB 1003 Dyslexia Related Teacher Training-final | Page 11
Orthography Decoded
English is a rich and complex language. However,
for struggling learners, English appears illogical and
“crazy”. Did you know there are thirty spelling rules
that explain the majority of English words?
Knowledge of these rules empowers educators to
support struggling learners. And this knowledge
transcends all curriculums.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (HIGHLIGHTS):
Ÿ Plan lessons with a cumulative progression of word recognition
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skills that build one on another.
Recognize typical words from the historical layers of English.
Sort words by orthographic “choice” pattern; analyze words by
sufx ending patterns and apply sufx-ending rules.
Sort, pronounce and combine regular written syllables and
apply the most productive syllable division principles.
Analyze a student's spelling errors to determine his or her
instructional needs.
For a complete list of outcomes and standards for this workshop, click here.