CHARLES BEAMS spoke of Re: Whole Language 2 to DAN TRIPLETT on 09-07-96
CB>Responding to a message by Dan, to Charles on ...
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CB>DT>Yes...and some writers still use the term.  I think "transitional"
CB>DT>is  more accurate and is the term used in a recent workshop I
CB>DT>attended.   Transitional suggests a temporary situation which is
CB>DT>what invented  spelling really is -- temporary.  The teacher
CB>DT>doesn't leave the learning  up to osmosis either.  Spelling, like
CB>DT>other aspects of writing, is a  very important part of the editing
CB>DT>process.   
CB>Okay, color me dumb, but how can the kids edit their spelling when 
CB>they're not taught how to spell?
It's the teachable moment.  A child can be taught to use the dictionary.  
Frequently misspelled words can be corrected using a child's individual 
word card bank.  If I had a 2nd grade classroom and we were in the 
editing stage, I would make a major effort to teach children look up 
questionable words.  I would read their written work and note errors.  
There is a suggested procedure to follow but I'm not sure of the exact 
steps.  I'm the chief editor, I correct the work drawing attention to 
errors (like spelling, punctuation, capital letters).  Then the work 
goes back for final copy.  Seems like a good idea.  I can also keep 
track of misspellings and work with individual students who show they 
need more help.
Dan
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