Allographs Ii Teacher/Parent Manual: Linguistic Spelling Program

English is a compounding language in which root words are modified (changed in meaning) by adding prefixes and suffixes. The rules of the spelling game change at this level – and attention shifts to the syllable unit and spellings for prefixes and suffixes. This new knowledge makes a profound difference in reading and spelling skills, and dramatically enhances reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Lessons begin with simple compounding of common English words (doghouse, sunset), and gradu...