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Part 4 – Conclusions

In this conclusion several aspects covered in ‘Understanding the Alphabetic Code’ are summarised.

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Part 4: Conclusion

In conclusion:

English has a complex alphabetic code that is difficult to deduce, which is why it needs to be carefully taught.
It is sensible to start with the simplest and most common aspects of the alphabetic code and gradually progress to the more complicated aspects.
Most words can be worked out with the knowledge of the letter sounds that is introduced in Steps 1 to 5.
The more conscious knowledge that an adult has of the alphabetic code, the easier it is for them to teach children to read, write and spell accurately.
The alphabetic code needs to be taught to all children from the beginning, with extra teaching provided for some children, until it is mastered and used automatically.

And that concludes the teaching on this section.

Part 1 – Historical influences on the English alphabetic code

The English writing system has a complex alphabetic code. The historical causes are explained.

Part 2 – Main reasons for the complex code

Details are provided about what makes the alphabetic code so complicated and the problems that are caused by it.

Part 3 – Problems linked to the complex code

Reasons are given for why whole-word memorising is not the solution for coping with our complex alphabetic code. Alphabetic charts are provided, with guidance for interpreting them.

TCRW - English Alphabetic-Code.pdf

English alphabetic-code charts are particularly useful for adults who are interested in the many alternative spellings that are used in the English code.

Debbie's English Alphabetic-Code Chart.pdf

Debbie Hepplewhite has put a great amount of detail in this chart. It is an excellent teaching aid. A link has been provided to her website, which has several other types of charts available.