Components of Spelling
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Spelling is much more than simply “sounding it out”. In fact, there are three components of spelling, which include:
Morphology: The study of word parts, called morphemes. The morphemes are the smallest units of meaning within a word. Morphology gives readers an understanding of the structure and meaning of words by acknowledging the prefixes, bases, and suffixes.
Etymology: The study of the origin of words. For example, have you ever wondered why the word people is spelled with an “o”? The word people comes from the Latin word “populus” and is related to popular, populous, and population.
Phonology: The study of the patterns in sounds in a language that connects the sound (phoneme) to the letter (grapheme). is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.