Double Journal Entry #3

Quote: "The council, which has picketed the Scripps National Spelling Bee, prefers its own phonetic method of spelling reform, called SoundSpel. The group offers a down loadable version of SoundSpel (ententetranslator.com/IDL.htm) that can instantly translate an entire novel’s worth of standard English into a more spellable, if less recognizable, form."

Response: After reading Ammon Shea's, The Keypad Solution, I found the quote above to be the most memorable resource regarding American English yet. I was shocked to discover a tool, SoundSpel, being used to help people read more efficiently by spelling words incorrect but making them recognizable in a way to sound them out easier.  For example, the month of December would be spelled, Desember. The word "people" is spelled "peepl" using SoundSpel. I think this could be a remarkable tool for an individual who struggles with identifying the sound of the American English language. I found the image below from the americanliteracy.com website. I chose this image because it shows how Soundspel is used while taking a stance on its importance to American English. I found the Soundspel image easier to read and comprehend and believe it has a place in our language. When I was younger some words became confusing because although they can share the same ending, such as through, cough or thorough. Those words proved to be difficult to spell and read because of the variation of sound. I think Soundspel gives a unique opportunity for people to read quicker, easier and with better comprehension. If I had a child that was struggling to read, I would employ Soundspel. If I couldn't comprehend parts of a novel, I would employ Soundspel. I think its a great tool that will be used for jeneraeshun's to come.

Sources:

Shea, A. (2010, January 22). The keypad solution. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/magazine/24FOB-onlanguage-t.html?_r=1