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The Ending “an” or “en” Spelling Rule
The Ending “an” or “en” Spelling Rule is one of the most consistent and useful spelling rules. Find other spelling rules, tests, and songs or raps…
The Double the Consonant Spelling Rule
The Double the Consonant Spelling Rule is one of the most consistent and useful spelling rules. Find other spelling rules, tests, and songs or raps in…
The Consonant-Final e Spelling Rule
The Silent Final e Spelling Rule is one of the most consistent and useful spelling rules. Find other spelling rules, tests, and songs or raps in…
The Final y Spelling Rule
The Final y Spelling Rule is one of the most consistent and useful spelling rules. Find other spelling rules, tests, and songs or raps in Pennington…
The i before e Spelling Rule
Although only 50% of English spellings conform to a predictable sound-spelling relationship, applying The i before e Spelling Rule will significantly increase spelling accuracy.
Why Johnny Can’t Write
Students need to learn how to write structured essays designed to inform and convince their teachers and professors. But how do you transform a creative, non-linear…
Why Johnny Can’t Use Good Grammar
Some years back, the principal walked into my room while my student teacher was delivering a lesson. After a few minutes, the principal signaled me to…
Why Johnny Can’t Spell
"Johnny could be a great writer, but his terrible spelling just gets in the way." It may be unfair, but society judges poor spellers quite harshly.…