What is spelling?
Arrangement of letters in proper and
meaningful order-An orthography is a standardized system for using a particular
writing system (script) to write a particular language. It includes rules of
spelling. Other elements of written language that are part of orthography
include hyphenation, capitalization, word breaks, emphasis, and punctuation.
Irrational and iilogical-44 sounds alphabet
only 26-c,q,x stand for number of sounds-a letter at different places different
sound-ellipsis
Causes of spelling mistakes
1. Less time devoted to reading
2. Ability of retention-memory bond weak
3. Overemphasis on oral work
4. Illogical and irrational spelling system
5. No relation between spelling and its sound
6. One letter stands for different sound
7. Written work rarely seriously checked
Measures/remedies to improve spelling related errors
1. Create awareness of relationship between
sound and spelling
2. Explain some generalized rules of spellings
3. Transcription exercises-spelling is caught
rather than taught-visual-motor effect
4. Wide readers are good spellers
5. Dictation-diagnosis and remedial work'
6. Look up in dictionary-a good habit
7. Preparing a spelling book
8. A chart of confusing words and similar
looking words
9. Spelling games: word building, spelling
bee, completion games, memory games
10. Spellings taught in context
11. Teachers pay attention to mistakes
