Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis

Eide, Denise

ISBN 10: 1936706008 / ISBN 13: 9781936706006

Published by Pedia Learning Inc, 2011

Seller Inventory # BSM.192PD

Synopsis:

Multiple award-winning book on reading and spelling education that will transform how you think about English! Do you know a student who is good at math or science but struggles with reading or spelling? Has a student ever asked you a question about English spelling to which you replied, "That's an exception"? Have you ever abandoned a word while writing because spell check didn't recognize it? Discover this revolutionary method that Dr. Temple Grandin called "really helpful for teaching reading to children who are mathematical pattern thinkers..." Predominant reading methods require students to break the complex code of English without help. This has resulted in low literacy rates and explains why many highly educated professionals cannot spell. By revealing the logical patterns underlying 98% of English words, Uncovering the Logic of English eliminates the need to guess and provides a logical solution to English spelling.Simple answers are given for questions such as: Why is there a silent final E in have? Why don't we drop the E in noticeable? Why is discussion spelled with -sion rather than -tion? As the rules unfold it becomes apparent how this knowledge is vital to reversing the educational crisis that is plaguing America. This slim volume is easy to read and accessible to parents and classroom teachers. A thorough appendix summarizes the most important concepts for quick reference.

About the Author: Denise Eide is the founder and president of Pedia Learning, Inc., a company focused on improving English literacy worldwide through curriculum development, books, educational software and training. She is an educator, speaker and curriculum designer who has worked in the field of literacy instruction since 1995. She is also the author of the award-winning book, Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis.She earned her BA from Bethel University and performed graduate work in curriculum and instruction at the University of Minnesota. Denise was an English teacher at the University of Pereslavl in Russia. She was also an ESL tutor for eight years. She was the director of, and a teacher at, Blaine Literacy Center for two years, helping Russian and Ukrainian immigrants learn English. For the past four years she has served as a literacy trainer and private reading tutor. In 2007, Denise was trained in a multi-sensory Orton-based approach to teaching reading and spelling. She has since conducted seminars for parents and teachers, training educators at private schools, tutoring kids, and speaking at educational and professional conventions.She resides with her husband and family in Rochester, Minnesota For more information, please see www.LogicOfEnglish.com. You can read her blogs at www.logicofenglish.com/blog and www.DeniseEide.com.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Uncovering the Logic of English: A ...
Publisher: Pedia Learning Inc
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good