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Proper spelling is the writing of a word or words with all necessary letters and diacritics present in an accepted, conventional order. It is one of the elements of orthography and a prescriptive element of language. As a means of transcribing the sounds of language into alphabetic letters, spelling, however officially sanctioned, often offers but a rough and inconsistent approximation.
Whereas uniformity in the spelling of words is one of the features of a standard language in modern times, and official languages usually prescribe standard spelling, Minority languages and regional languages often lack this trait. Furthermore, it is a relatively recent development in various major languages in national contexts, linked to the compiling of dictionaries, the founding of national academies, and other institutions of language maintenance, including compulsory mass education.
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@forrestfire101 your spelling sucks lol :-p
PoemsEulogy (Amanda Teeter) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:20:46 -0000
@forrestfire101 your spelling sucks lol :-p
Actresses* damn! I suck at spelling!
TimeToDance12 (Mysela Alvarez) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:20:24 -0000
Actresses* damn! I suck at spelling!
Just saw edward sisorhands please forgive my spelling
JeremyTMRDude (Jeremy Franczak) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:19:03 -0000
Just saw edward sisorhands please forgive my spelling
i think my auto correct is learning from my horrible spelling skills. I rely on it to make me look smart, now it's just making me look dumb
moniqueofthemtn (monique montagnese) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:18:48 -0000
i think my auto correct is learning from my horrible spelling skills. I rely on it to make me look smart, now it's just making me look dumb
im spelling wrong nal cause im frustrated! does anybody have a lend of sleeping tablets or something that will put me asleep...drugs maybe?
kerrielarkin (kerrie larkin) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:18:19 -0000
im spelling wrong nal cause im frustrated! does anybody have a lend of sleeping tablets or something that will put me asleep...drugs maybe?
@hazeface umm you spelled "savor" wrong. as your hockey superiors we demand you start spelling things the proper american way from now on.
twolinepass (Ryan Lambert) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:18:00 -0000
@hazeface umm you spelled "savor" wrong. as your hockey superiors we demand you start spelling things the proper american way from now on.
(American) English Spelling - Master spelling tricks, general rules and using computer spell checkers.
Meta Description: [ Techniques and strategies for spelling (the American way) ]
Between the Lions - Play games with words, and learn about spelling with these fun characters.[Shockwave, Flash]
Meta Description: [ Between the Lions: Official Web site for the PBS TV show all about reading. ]
How Well can you Spell - Interactive spelling test uses 16 frequently misspelled words. From Microsoft Encarta.
LD Online: Spelling Strategies - Suggestions on how to practice spelling words.
Meta Description: [ Susan ]
List of Commonly Misspelled Words - A compiled list of the most commonly misspelled words. Also includes a quiz.
Meta Description: [ Vocabulary. List of Most Commonly Misspelled Words ]
Musical Spelling Rules - Lyrics and music to songs which teach four common spelling rules.
Meta Description: [ Learning the spelling rule about doubling the final consonant when adding suffixes to English words. Children's songs as a teaching aid. Spelling practice. ]
New Zealand Spelling Bee - Official site of the New Zealand Spelling Bee, open to all year 9 students under the age of 16. Includes information on registration, study, news, and prizes.
Meta Description: [ The official site for the New Zealand Plunket National Spelling Bee 2006. Online registration, study tools and the Spelling Bee word list., The official website for New Zealand's official spelling bee, the Plunket National Spelling Bee 2006, study tools, word list, register online,regional compet... ]
OzSpeller - Provides free Australian online spelling tutor and game with spoken words, hints, dictionary, and sentence prompts. Includes keyboard game and typing tutor.
Meta Description: [ Ozspeller is a Free Australian Online Spelling Tutor and Game for students and everyone wanting to improve their spelling skills. It features spoken (voiced) words,
hints, dictionary and sentence prompts, and a large selection of word lists for all school grades. Also featured is a clever online... ]
Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee - Home of the world's best-known annual spelling bee. Includes weekly literature-based word activities, a listing of local spelling bees, the history of the national event, rules, and answers to frequently asked questions.
See 'N Spell at PrimaryGames.com - A series of interactive games test knowledge of short vowels, long vowels, blends, diagraphs, other vowels, and plurals.
Meta Description: [ Learn about spelling with this fun game from PrimaryGames.com! ]
Spell Check from Funbrain.com - Identify the word that is spelled incorrectly. Choose between two levels of difficulty.
Meta Description: [ Improve your spelling skills. Fun game teaches spelling. For kids and children of all ages and grades. ]
SpellaRoo from Funbrain.com - Find the spelling errors in these fun sentences. Choose between beginning and intermediate levels.
Meta Description: [ Spellaroo gives fun sentences for you to find spelling errors. ]
Spellbee - Free multi-player video game. Requires registration.
Spelling Pictures Game - Drag and drop the missing letters. (Grades K-1)
Meta Description: [ This is a picture spelling game for children in kindergarten or first grade. ]
Spelling Test - A journalism professor and former copy editor offers an interactive test of 50 commonly misspelled words, as well as spelling tips.
Meta Description: [ A challenging, free interactive test. ]
Spelling Therapy - Contains a list of frequently misspelled words with color-coded clues to help remember the correct spelling.
Spelling Tips - Activities to use while practicing spelling words.
Spelling Tips from Mrs. Kelly - A second grade teacher provides twelve ways to practice spelling words.
Spelling Words, Lessons, and Worksheets - Allows teachers to create tests, crossword puzzles, and worksheets.
Spelling: A Key to Good Communication - Featuring short lessons followed by practice exercises and word lists. Includes a guide to commonly misspelled words.
SpinAndSpell - Offers an animated spelling game for children ages 4-8.
Think Quest: Spelling Made Easy - Two fifth-graders present spelling rules and tips for remembering how to spell a word. Includes practice tests and games at different levels.
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