AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF SPELLING DIFFICULTIES AMOUNG

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT

An Analytical study of Spelling Difficulties among Secondary School Students”.

The following report is based the study conducted. To find whether the students
are aware about the problem areas connected to spelling. To suggest ways to
overcome the spelling difficulties.

INTRODUCTION

Language is our major communication method, it is how we share our thoughts

with others. The secondary is to express someone's thoughts. English is one entire
globe that fulfil both of language feelings. In the above mentioned requirements.
English has been regarded. First Global Lingua Franca. It has assimilated into as
the practically every field now in existence. It serves as the universal language for
communication in a variety of contexts, from commerce to entertainment.

English is increasingly and frequently used to comprehend, study and explain ideas
from a variety of academic disciplines. English is the used in the instructional
tools, resources and texts. Primary language English, a foreign language, is
necessary as a mode of communication for the international educational
institutions all over the world.

The ability to communicate effectively is the most crucial function of language

consequently, English language useful instrument for communication. One is a
language that is members requires a generally understood majority of g speech
community the by to communicate effectively English has long since established
itself as the language understands and finds enjoyable. Everyone the In order that
almost
Children used good communication skills to develop and engage with the outside
world. Simple vocalizations gesture and body language are typically the first steps
in communication. Children naturally gain early awareness of their native language
as they move from awareness. Non-verbal communication

Spelling, or the skill of accurately putting words together from their component
letters, is one of the key elements of good writing. Spelling with assurance fosters
confidence to all aspects of literacy. It has been demonstrated that comprehension
skills are" aided by knowing how to connect words with the same word
relationships origin and comprehending
Spelling is important for three reasons:
1. Communication: Spelling is a critical comp component of Communication.
2. Literacy: Spelling and reading chills are closely related and help develop
overall literacy
3. Employment: Spelling quality has a direct impact, employment
opportunities.
It is beneficial for young spellers in all areas in as well as in daily life to be taught
of learn about the usages, rules and concepts to increase their understanding of
spelling and vocabulary Reading and understanding comes more complicated texts
naturally to learns who are letters and word patterns. In addition to this language
confident with skills are needed to communicate effectively their own thoughts, in
both written and spoken forms.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The study investigator that has undertaken is entitled "An Analytical Study of
Spelling Difficulties among Secondary School Students:

NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY.

Spelling is a of language complexes skill and an important part Good spelling as

part of social expectation and contributes to dear communication. The first of the
matter is spelling of the matter is essential components language. Without spelling
skills, individuals will struggles with their language skills. Students with adequate
spelling skills will create confident spellers and in turn lead to confidence in all
aspects of literacy.
Spelling important factor in a very vital to have knowledge on spelling. Teaching
15 spelling is just important. In, more words Before Reading and communication
than ever language. It age of mass com. being read and written writing fluency
have never been more crucial and the mastery of these skill require proficiency in
spelling.
This among will study help us to understand the. Difficulties students regarding
spelling. Errors should be removed and classified at its beginning itself or
otherwise it will lead to fossilization. This study. Evaluates the difficulties among
students in regard to spelling and suggests proper remedial measures accordingly.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

• The main objective of conducting the study are as follows:

• To identify the understanding of the students in the area of spelling.
• To find whether the students are aware about the problem areas connected to
spelling.
• To suggest ways to overcome the spelling difficulties.
• To make the students understand the important areas of spelling in language
competency.
• To recommend certain methods to avoid the errors while spelling a word.
• To provide ways to study difficult and confusing words.

METHODOLOGY AND PROCEDURE

As part of the B.Ed. programe, a study on any topic of pedagogic relevance was to
be prepared by B.Ed. students. For this purpose the students selected specific
topics and later did a study on them. The Investigator decided to conduct a survey
entitled "An Analytical study of Spelling Difficulties is among Secondary School
Students".
For conducting the survey, a questionnaire consisting of 10 questions was prepared
to analyses and check the spelling difficulties in English language among students.
A worksheet consisting of 15 questions was also pre- pared in order to find out the
area most students find difficult to spell. A group of 20 students were selected to
fill up the questionnaire and worksheet. The following report is based the study
conducted. The investigator gave answer the instructions about how to the
questionnaire and the Worksheet on the basis of which the students found out the
correct spelling of the world. The investigator then analyzed the data and the
mistakes were corrected:"

ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

A worksheet consisting of 15 words and a questionnaire consisting of 10 questions

were used for the data collection based on students' study knowledge in spelling.
For the I selected 20 students of Mar - Augustine's H.S.S, Thuravoor· class VII B

Frost the worksheet consisting of 15 test items for choosing the correct spelling
wen given. From the answers marked by the students, it was found that out 20
students, 14 scored below 50%, 2 scored above 70% and 4 scored below 40%

After this, the teacher trainee implemented questionnaire to the students to know
more about their. Spelling. Around 10% the students found it difficult to learn
spelling and 45% confused with the spelling of certain words. Only 65% of the
students were able to recall the spelling of curtain words, while others could not do
so. All too% the students agreed that spelling was important to improve the writing
skills. Only 50% of the students tried to spell words the way they thought it
sounded. 65% of the students frequently misspelled the some words. 55% of the
students spent time to learn difficult words. 70% of the students are able to write
correct spellings, while the teacher dictate the notes and 40% teaches the students
were satisfied with the taught spelling of the most words Way only their the
students found it difficult to learn the spelling of words. Spellings of words should
be taught clearly from the beginning itself. Proper training should be in the
classrooms given to the students.
FINDINGS

The Investigator found out the difficulties faced by the students in learning
spellings. The investigator gave questions from the areas the areas wen a Common
spelling errors. Single or double letters, where there was tendency put single letter
for those that needed double letters and vice versa. Another common was noticed
where one in the other letter particular word when it is may be silent
pronunciations, but in writing it cannot be ignore. The other one is position of 'i'
and 'e' and also confusion with 'or' and 'err".
The investigator found out that most of the students have a while problem about
the position of i' or 'e' and also I confusion using single or double letters. The
mistakes made by the students had to be clarified from the beginning itself.
Otherwise it will cause. Future Problems for them in the ,Therefore the teachers
have to make sure to include teaching of spelling through inductive method in the
classroom, so as to help the students to use the English language efficiently while
writing and communicating.

SUGGESTIONS

The investigator found out that the students need to:

• Make a habit of learning spelling.
• Understand the common. Errors made in spelling and overcome those errors.
• Play vocabulary games after.
• Always refer to the dictionary of the word is confusing 。
• Learn the right pronunciation of words to help spell them correctly.
• Learn certain spelling rules.
• Cultivate a reading habit. The more you read the more your spelling
improves reading While come across some words multiple times, we may
which helps the learners to memories it.
• Approach the teachers when they find it difficult to understand various
spellings.
CONCLUSION

Spelling, the art of correctly assembling words from their letters, is one the
essential components successful writing. Being confident at spelling leads
confidence in all aspects of literacy. The ability recognize the links between word
the same origin and understanding word relationships has been proven to aid
comprehension skills. Spelling, reading, writing and comprehension. Shills are all
closely ability, linked Spelling instruction improves reading as it builds a learner's
knowledge of alphabetic system alpha b as it is used in reading the relationship
between written words and sounds can seem arbitrary and difficult for many
building learners. But building Strong foundational knowledge of the links
between a forms, letters, sounds and meanings is essential for students to become
confident communicators.
Therefore beaching students the strategies, rules and concepts to enhance their
spelling and vocabulary knowledge benefits them in all aspects of Learning as well
as in their everyday life.

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• 'The Importance of spelling "3P Learning, + Apus 2022,

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• ▷ Common spelling Errors and How to avoid thus https://cellsm

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