Maricopa Community Colleges  RDG078   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/25/95
RDG078 19956-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Spelling Improvement
Study of common spelling errors due to mispronunciation with emphasis on the most useful spelling principles. Examination of homonyms and similar words frequently misspelled and prefix definitions. Recognition techniques used to correct errors in spelling and mnemonic devices useful in spelling difficult or problem words. College preparatory level. Prerequisites: Reading placement score (ASSET) or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
RDG078   19956-99999 Spelling Improvement
1. Spell correctly words which are frequently misspelled due to faulty pronunciation. (I)
2. Use definitions of prefixes to correctly spell words. (I)
3. Spell correctly words which contain silent letters. (I)
4. Identify correctly vowels representing the schwa sound in given words. (I)
5. Apply principles of syllabication to correctly spell words. (I)
6. Spell correctly words which are derived from sound-alike roots. (II)
7. Use and spell correctly homonyms and sound-alike words in given contexts. (II)
8. Apply principles of spelling to correctly spell words. (III)
9. Spell common foreign words and phrases used in English. (IV)
10. Create personal mnemonics which resolve individual spelling problems. (IV)
11. Apply proofreading techniques to correct faulty spelling. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
RDG078   19956-99999 Spelling Improvement
    I. Phonetic spelling
        A. Pronunciation and spelling patterns
          1. Omitted letters and syllables
          2. Added letters and syllables
          3. Transposed letters
        B. Prefix pronunciation and meaning
        C. Silent letters
        D. Schwa sound vowels
        E. Syllabication
      II. Spelling by definition
          A. Sound-alike roots
          B. Homonyms
          C. Words similar in pronunciation
          D. Contractions
        III. Spelling by principles
            A. Doubling final consonants
            B. Final Y
            C. Final, silent E
            D. IE or EI
            E. Plurals
            F. Possessives
            G. Sound-alike suffixes
          IV. Unique spelling patterns
              A. Common foreign words
              B. Troublesome words in specialized areas
              C. Mnemonic techniques
              D. Proofreading techniques
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