Responding to a message by Ron, to Charles on ...
RM>That seems reasonable, but the implication that this is also
RM>something that happens naturally is questionable, and to
RM>extend it to invented writing is counterproductive (imo)....
RM>What happens, again imo, is that over time, the overall
RM>appearance of words and phrases become familiar, and the 
RM>child doesn't have to spend as much time on each one.  What
RM>happens, now, if the appearance of the word isn't consistent?
RM>If every kid is spelling 'recluse' differently, and they are,
RM>perhaps, looking at each other's work, NO ONE will ever
RM>recognize the correct pattern!  I know that I've seen study
RM>results which suggest that exposure to incorrect spelling of
RM>words leads to an eroding of spelling skills; one might
RM>reasonably extend that expectation to reading, wouldn't you
RM>think?
Indeed, I do.  If one practices the wrong way of doing something over 
and over (much like my golf swing) ;-), it becomes the only way one 
knows to do it.
Chuck Beams
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cbeams@future.dreamscape.com
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