Spelling debate

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Amanda Monaghan
Spelling debate
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Language: Language development
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Includes answers
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Student activity
Role play/debate/discussion
Should teachers correct children's spelling? Students explore the two sides of this debate - positivist and constructivist - and discuss which side of the argument they fall on. Students sort cards with a range of statements and linguistic studies into the two opposing groups, and consider the work of linguists including  Brugelman, Torgerson, Brooks and Hall. Answers are included.

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