| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 395 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-362) and indexes. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Writing systems -- Learning and teaching -- Theories -- Graphic form -- Symbolic function -- The order of the alphabet -- Symbol shapes -- Letter names -- Early spelling in phonographic writing systems -- Complex spellings -- Punctuation and capitalization -- Conclusions and extensions. |
| Summary |
Mastering the writing system of one's language is crucial for success in a modern society. This book examines how children learn to produce writing. It provides a novel theoretical framework that integrates findings from a wide range of age groups - from children who are producing their first scribbles to experienced spellers who are writing complex words. The book is unique in the range of topics and languages that it covers. Also unique is the way in which it integrates linguistic insights about the nature of writing systems with discussions of literacy development in children. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Children -- Writing.
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Children -- Writing. |
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English language -- Orthography and spelling.
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English language -- Orthography and spelling. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Subject |
Children. |
| Added Author |
Kessler, Brett, 1956- author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Treiman, Rebecca. How children learn to write words. New York : Oxford University Press, [2014] 9780199907977 (DLC) 2013362543 (OCoLC)869266858 |
| ISBN |
9780199907984 (electronic book) |
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0199907986 (electronic book) |
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9780199907977 |
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0199907978 |
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