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Why is Spelling Important? 

with Dr. Richard Gentry

 

Article:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/raising-readers-writers-and-spellers/202501/why-the-human-brain-needs-spelling

 

“Why the Human Brain Needs Spelling”

Brain images of spelling are crucial for English literacy. It must be taught.

January 14, 2025

Psychology Today

 

Quote:

Spelling knowledge literally ignites the reading circuitry and drives the reading process.

 

Bio:

J. Richard Gentry, Ph.D., is an internationally acclaimed author, researcher, and educational consultant known for his ground-breaking work in education on topics such as early literacy; best-practices for reading, writing, and spelling; and dyslexia. In addition to authoring 17 books, 2 textbook series, and numerous journal and magazine articles, he blogs for the prestigious Psychology Today magazine offering commentary on a range of topics including education and policy, reading and the brain, baby/toddler reading, and educational standards.

 

Website:

https://jrichardgentry.com/

 

Latest Book:

Brain Words 2nd Edition

J. Richard Gentry & Gene P. Ouellette 

https://jrichardgentry.com/books-2/brain-words-the-science-of-reading/

 

 

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