We love the logic behind Sequential Spelling and the gains we have made using it. But the one thing we noticed it lacked was the reason for the spelling. Recognizing patterns is absolutely the most sensible way to learn; knowing the why behind the patterns will help cement that model to memory.
Handy English Encoder Decoder has more than sixty categorized spelling rules concisely packaged into a slim little volume. Plus, it includes over 200 phonics rules, rules for dividing words into syllables, commonly confused spellings and word pairs, spelling and phonics games, and more. Written by homeschoolers for homeschoolers, this is a great resource for every teaching parent.

Take the mystery out of spelling and reading! Is it "their," "they're," or "there"; "accept" or "except"; "advice" or "advise"? What are the five ways the "j" sound can be spelled? Harvey Bluedorn answers these questions and more in Trivium Pursuit's newest book Handy English Encoder Decoder: All the Spelling and Phonics Rules You Could Ever Want to Know.
English spelling employs several different and sometimes complex codes and rules for representing sounds. How this all works is a mystery to many people. Encoder Decoder solves this mystery by conveniently arranging these codes and rules in an easy and accessible format.
Students, teachers, writers, and speakers will find the Encoder Decoder handy for looking up any spelling or phonics rule. Encoder Decoder collects in one place what is needed to become a better speller and a more proficient reader.
This one little volume contains:
· more than 60 categorized spelling rules;
· over 200 phonics rules;
· rules for dividing words into syllables;
· commonly confused spellings and word pairs;
· spelling and phonics games; and much more.