alternative education

Layers of Language:
The Anglo-Saxon Layer of Language, Letter-sound Correspondences

Marcia K. Henry, Ph. D.
Professor Emerita,
San Jose State University


~ Module 13, Session 4~
Handout 1


These frequently used words must be learned as they are non-phonetic, generally in their vowel sounds. Teachers can present 4 or 5 at a time, and encourage students to memorize the words for both reading and spelling. These words can be written on flash cards for drill.

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