{"product_id":"english-spelling-a-reference-guide-9781772443103","title":"English Spelling: A Reference Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs there a purpose for the extra \"p\" in \"shopped\"? Does the letter \"e\" in \"prince\" have a function? Is there a reason for spelling \"muscle\" with a silent letter \"c\"? Why are the letters \"cc\" in \"accident\" and \"account\" pronounced differently? Why does the letter \"e\" in \"bake\" disappear from \"baking\"?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few of the mysteries of English spelling that Trevor Schindeler, a lifelong student of the English language, explores in this unique book. He answers these questions and many others in a clear and understandable fashion by setting out the structures and conventions that govern English spelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this age of smartphones with spell checking capacities, some people question the need to learn about spelling. There are, however, benefits to understanding how spelling works beyond getting words typed out correctly. Spelling remains vital because it forms a foundation for both reading and writing. A good knowledge of our English spelling system is required to read accurately and to write proficiently. Spelling skills are fundamental to good communication, and open the door to vast stores of human knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be helpful to anyone who wants to improve their understanding of written English including teachers, English instructors, students seeking to master the English language, and general readers. It sets out, in a systematic and comprehensive manner, all of the spelling patterns found in written English. Becoming aware of a spelling pattern will help you to notice it when reading and, eventually, to apply it when writing. In time, reading and writing skills will improve, and a deeper appreciation of our complex spelling system will be acquired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also describes the structures and conventions that govern the spelling of words. While dictionaries tell us how to spell a word, this book explains why! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAJOR SECTIONS OF THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Structures of English Spelling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong Vowel Spelling Patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort Vowel Spelling Patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Vowel Spelling Patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsonant Spelling Patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsonant Blends\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefixes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoot Words\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuffixes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrammatical Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlurals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePossessives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnsets and Rimes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompound and Hyphenated Words\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContractions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcronyms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rock's Mills Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50869561065746,"sku":"9781772443103","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8acd3ede-c78f-4cfb-87a1-8f8d01f3f71d.jpg?v=1737761755","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/english-spelling-a-reference-guide-9781772443103","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}