Structured Word Inquiry (WordWorks Literary Center)

Description:

Guiding Principles of Structured Word Inquiry (“scientific word investigation”)

• The primary function of English spelling is to represent meaning.
• The conventions by which English spelling represents meaning are so well-ordered and reliable that spelling can be investigated and understood through scientific inquiry.

Scientific inquiry is necessary to safely guide spelling instruction and understanding.

• Scientific inquiry is the only means by which a learning community can safely accept or reject hypotheses about how spelling works.