Identification of Vowel Speech Sounds by Skilled and Less Skilled Readers and the Relation with Vowel Spelling.

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Title: Identification of Vowel Speech Sounds by Skilled and Less Skilled Readers and the Relation with Vowel Spelling.
Language: English
Authors: Post, Yolanda V., Swank, Paul R., Hiscock, Merrill
Source: Annals of Dyslexia. 1999 49:161-194.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 34
Publication Date: 1999
Document Type: Journal Articles
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Reading Ability, Reading Difficulties, Spelling, Vowels
ISSN: 0736-9387
Abstract: This study examined the hypothesis that spelling errors involving vowels are linked to difficulties in vowel perception. Second to fourth graders (n=155) were grouped by reading skill and given vowel discrimination and identification tasks. Vowel identification errors were linearly associated with reading skill and with vowel spelling errors. (Contains extensive references.) (DB)
Journal Code: CIJAUG2000
Entry Date: 2000
Accession Number: EJ601351
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study examined the hypothesis that spelling errors involving vowels are linked to difficulties in vowel perception. Second to fourth graders (n=155) were grouped by reading skill and given vowel discrimination and identification tasks. Vowel identification errors were linearly associated with reading skill and with vowel spelling errors. (Contains extensive references.) (DB)
ISSN:0736-9387