edited by Terezinha Nunes and Peter Bryant, with Ursula Pretzlik and Jane Hurry.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Routledge,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xii, 202 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
22 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Improving learning TLRP
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-194).
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
What is the issue? -- Morphemes and literacy : a starting point -- What knowledge of morphemes do children and adults show in the way that they spell words? -- What does the research tell us? -- From the laboratory to the classroom -- An interview program for teaching children about morphemes in the classroom : effects on spelling -- An intervention program for classroom teaching about morphemes : effects on the childrens vocabulary -- Can we increase teachers awareness of morphology and have an impact on their pupils spelling? -- What are the overall implications? -- Morphemes and literacy : context and conclusions.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Breaking words down into units of meaning can help children with spelling where other techniques such as phonics can fail. This book outlines techniques for teaching about these morphemes, and highlights the potential benefits for literacy learning.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
English language-- Composition and exercises-- Study and teaching.
English language-- Morphemics.
Literacy.
Reading.
17.41 language teaching.
English language-- Composition and exercises-- Study and teaching.