Tim Shanahan explores the connection between the act of repetition and learning new words. he provides analysis of a range of strategies, as well as exploring the research at the same time.
It is true that high frequency words do not have typical spelling patterns, but it is rare that all of their elements are odd (e.g., the vowel pronunciation in "the" is a bit funky, but the /th/ is a more consistent element). Analyzing such words, rather than just repeating them again and again, is a better avenue to long-term learning than copying it over and over again
Who owns the material and it’s components when it’s published?
How can schools not only inform but encourage the school community to start using licensing and working safely to avoid being prosecuted?
Understanding what is and isn;t ok is a crucial skill for all to learn and I hope this information helps schools get more confident with publishing material online.
The 3 Ys
Why might this [topic, question] matter to me?
Why might it matter to people around me [family, friends, city, nation]?
Why might it matter to the world?
What are its parts? What are its various pieces or components?
What are its purposes? What are the purposes for each of these parts?
What are its complexities? How is it complicated in its parts and purposes, the relationship between the two, or in other ways.