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A Correlation of Writing Coach 2012 Alabama Course of Study

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 Table of Contents Reading Standards for Literature... 3 Reading Standards for Informational Text... 4 Writing Standards... 6 Speaking and Listening Standards... 10 Language Standards... 12 2

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 Students will: Reading Standards for Literature Key Ideas and Details 1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. [RL.8.1] 2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. [RL.8.2] 3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. [RL.8.3] Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. [RL.8.4] 5. Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style. [RL.8.5] 6. Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor. [RL.8.6] Writing Coach, also see: Mentor Texts (Try It activities), 68 69, 94 97, 122 123, 148 149, 174 175, 200 201; Student Model, 70 71, 98 99, 124, 125, 150 151, 176 177, 202 203 also see: Theme (controlling idea), 24, 131, 134, 143, 146, 148, 154, 157, 158, 160, 166, 169, 195; Summary of features, in responses to literature, 198, 209, 212, 218 also see: Dialogue, 24, 96, 103; Plot, 66, 92, 102, 108, 117 also see: Poetry and Description, 118 143; Figurative language, 55, 96, 129, 131, 133, 135, 142, 143, 169 also see: Mentor Texts (Try It activities), 68 69, 94 97, 122 123; Student Model, 70 71, 98 99, 124 also see: Characters, 75, 92, 95, 102, 114, 117, 200 and Focus on Craft: Consistent Point of View, 213 3

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors. [RL.8.7] 8. Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. [RL.8.9] Writing Coach, SE/TE: For related material see: Music Video from Poem, 139; Response to Literature, 196 221; Writing for Media: Dramatic Scene, 114 115; also see: Writing for Media Assignment, 86 87, 140 141, 166 167, 192 193, 218 219, 250 251, 266 267 also see: Myths, 12, 93 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 9. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, also see: Mentor Texts (Try It activities), dramas, and poems, at the high end of 68 69, 94 97, 122 123, 148 149, 174 Grades 6-8 text complexity band 175, 200 201; Student Model, 70 71, 98 independently and proficiently. [RL.8.10] 99, 124, 125, 150 151, 176 177, 202 203 Reading Standards for Informational Text Key Ideas and Details 10. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the also see: Mentor Texts (Try It activities), text says explicitly as well as inferences 148 149, 174 175, 200 201; Student drawn from the text. [RI.8.1] Model, 125, 150 151, 176 177, 202 203 11. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. [RI.8.2] 12. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories). [RI.8.3] SE/TE: Main Idea, 50, 76, 160, 182, 198; also see: Summarizing, in research writing, 226, 235, 251, 265 also see: Mentor Texts (Try It activities), 148 149, 174 175, 200 201; Student Model, 150 151, 176 177, 202 203 4

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 Craft and Structure 13. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. [RI.8.4] 14. Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept. [RI.8.5] 15. Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. [RI.8.6] Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 16. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea. [RI.8.7] 17. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. [RI.8.8] 18. Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. [RI.8.9] Writing Coach, also see: Poetry and Description, 118 143; Figurative language, 55, 96, 129, 131, 133, 135, 142, 143, 169 SE/TE: For related material see: Response to Literature, 196 221; also see: Sentences, Paragraphs, and Compositions, 48 64 SE/TE: For related material see: Response to Literature, 196 221; Point of view (viewpoint), 66, 94, 109, 161, 175, 179, 181, 183, 195, 213, 221, 250, 265 SE/TE: For related material see: Response to Literature, 196 221; 21 st Century Learning, 85, 113, 139, 165, 191, 217, 249, 268; also see: Writing for Media Assignment, 86 87, 114 115, 140 141, 166 167, 192 193, 218 219, 250 251, 266 267 SE/TE: For related material see Writing: Persuasion: Mentor Text, 174 175; Student Model, 176 177; Writing Process, 178 195 SE/TE: For related material see Response to Literature, 196 221; also see: Make a Research Plan, 232 233; Collect and Organize Your Data, 234 235; Provide and Document Evidence, 240 5

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 19. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the Grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. [RI.8.10] Writing Coach, SE/TE: For related material see: Response to Literature, 196 221; Mentor Text, 148 149; Student Model: Cause-and-Effect Essay, 150 151; Research Writing: Informational Research Report, 222 255 Writing Standards Text Types and Purposes 20. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. [W.8.1] a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. [W.8.1a] SE/TE: Persuasive Writing: Prewriting, 178 179; Plan Your Piece, 180; Gather Details, 181; Drafting, 182 183; Revising, 184 185, Look at the Big Picture, 186 b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. [W.8.1b] c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. [W.8.1c] d. Establish and maintain a formal style. [W.8.1d] e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. [W.8.1e] SE/TE: Plan Your Piece, 180; Gather Details, 181; Drafting, 182 183; Revising, 184 185, Look at the Big Picture, 186 SE/TE: Drafting, 182 183; Revising, 184 185, Look at the Big Picture, 186 SE/TE: Drafting, 182 183; Revising, 184 185, Look at the Big Picture, 186 SE/TE: Persuasion: Conclusion, 182, 183, 186 21. Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [W.8.2] a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [W.8.2a] SE/TE: Exposition: Prewriting: Narrow Your Topic, 153; Plan Your Essay, 154; Gather Details, 155; Drafting 156 157 6

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 b. Develop the topic with relevant, wellchosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. [W.8.2b] c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. [W.8.2c] Writing Coach, SE/TE: Exposition: Drafting 156 157; Revising, 158 159; Look at the Big Picture, 160 161 SE/TE: Transitions, 146, 149, 157, 161, 162, 163, 169, 187, 195, 245 d. Use precise language and domainspecific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [W.8.2d] e. Establish and maintain a formal style. [W.8.2e] f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. [W.8.2f] SE/TE: Gather Details, 155; Exposition: Drafting 156 157; Revising, 158 159; Look at the Big Picture, 160 161 SE/TE: For related material see: Exposition: Drafting 156 157; Revising, 158 159; Look at the Big Picture, 160 161 SE/TE: Exposition: Drafting: Conclusion, 156, 157; Look at the Big Picture: Conclusion, 160 22. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. [W.8.3] a. Engage and orient the reader by SE/TE: Plan Your Piece, 74, 102; Gather establishing a context and point of view and Details, 75, 103; Nonfiction Narration: introducing a narrator, characters, or both; Drafting, 76 77; Fiction Narration: organize an event sequence that unfolds Drafting, 104 105 naturally and logically. [W.8.3a] b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. [W.8.3b] c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. [W.8.3c] SE/TE: Nonfiction Narration: Drafting, 76 77; Revising: Making It Better, 78 79; Look at the Big Picture, 80; Fiction Narration: Drafting, 104 105; Revising: Making It Better, 106 107; Look at the Big Picture, 108 SE/TE: For related material see: Drafting, 76 77, 104 105; Revising, 78 81, 106 109 7

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. [W.8.3d] e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. [W.8.3e] Writing Coach, SE/TE: Drafting, 76 77, 104 105; Revising, 78 81, 106 109 SE/TE: Drafting: End, 76, 77, 104, 105; Look at the Big Picture, 80, 108 Production and Distribution of Writing 23. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 20-22 above.) [W.8.4] 24. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of the first three standards in the Language strand in Grades K-8.) [W.8.5] SE/TE: Types of Writing, 8 25; The Writing Process, 26 47; Nonfiction Narrative, 64 89; Fiction Narration, 90 117; Poetry and Description, 118 143; Exposition: Compare-and-Contrast Essay, 144 169; Persuasion, 170 195; Response to Literature, 196 221; Research Writing, 222 255; Workplace Writing, 256 269 SE/TE: Partner Talk, 1, 10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 31, 41, 47, 51, 52, 55, 58, 59, 81, 82, 98, 116, 124, 115, 136, 141, 150, 161, 161, 188, 193, 202, 214, 219, 233, 235, 237, 241, 246, 251, 253, 258, 261, 263; also see: Prewriting, 32 34, 72 75, 100 103, 126 129, 152 155, 178 181, 204 207, 230 237; Drafting, 35, 76 77, 104 105, 130 131, 156 157, 182 183, 208 209, 238 241; Revising, 36 41, 78 81, 106 109, 132 135, 158 161, 184 187, 210 213, 242 245; Editing, 42 45, 82 83, 110 111, 136 137, 162 163, 188 189, 214 215, 246 247 8

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 25. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others. [W.8.6] Writing Coach, SE/TE: Publishing, 46 47, 84, 112, 138, 164, 190, 216, 248; also see: Writing for Media Assignment: Diary Entry for Blog, 86 87; Dramatic Scene, 114 115; Profile of a Natural Place, 140 141; Documentary Video Script, 166 167; Letter Editor, 192 193; Response to a Poem, 218 219; Observation Report, 250 251; How-To Essay, 266 267; Multimedia projects/ presentations, 25; Web sites, 249; Poems as music videos, 139. Writing Coach Online notes are listed throughout the text. For examples, see 85, 87, 97, 101, 115, 119, 171, 225, 257 Research to Build and Present Knowledge 26. Conduct short research projects to SE/TE: Research Writing: Prewriting: answer a question (including a selfgenerated question), drawing on several Your Own Topic, 230; Formulate Your Choose From the Topic Bank, 230; Choose sources and generating additional related, Research Question, 231 focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. [W.8.7] 27. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. [W.8.8] SE/TE: Research Writing: Prewriting: Formulate Your Research Question, 231; Make a Research Plan, 232 233; Collect and Organize Your Data, 234; Avoid Plagiarism, 235; Document Your Sources, 236 237 28. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. [W.8.9] a. Apply Reading standards to SE/TE: Response to Literature, 196 199, literature (e.g., Analyze how a modern 200 201, 202 203, 204 207, 208 209, work of fiction draws on themes, patterns 210 213, 214 215, 216, 217, 218 219, of events, or character types from myths, 220 221 traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new ). [W.8.9a] 9

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 b. Apply Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced ). [W.8.9b] Range of Writing 29. Write routinely over extended time frames, including time for research, reflection, and revision, and shorter time frames such as a single sitting or a day or two for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. [W.8.10] Writing Coach, SE/TE: For related material see: Response to Literature, 196 199, 200 201, 202 203, 204 207, 208 209, 210 213, 214 215, 216, 217, 218 219, 220 221; also see: Research Writing, 222 255 SE/TE: Types of Writing, 8 25; The Writing Process, 26 47; Nonfiction Narrative, 64 89; Fiction Narration, 90 117; Poetry and Description, 118 143; Exposition: Compare-and-Contrast Essay, 144 169; Persuasion, 170 195; Response to Literature, 196 221; Research Writing, 222 255; Workplace Writing, 256 269 Speaking and Listening Standards Comprehension and Collaboration 30. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. [SL.8.1] a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. [SL.8.1a] SE/TE: Participating in a Group Discussion, R29; Connect Big Questions, 65, 84, 91, 112, 119, 138, 145, 164, 111,190, 197, 216, 223, 258 261, 263, 261 b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. [SL.8.1b] c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. [SL.8.1c] d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. [SL.8.1d] SE/TE: Participating in a Group Discussion, R29; Connect Big Questions, 65, 84, 91, 112, 119, 138, 145, 164, 111,190, 197, 216, 223, 258 261, 263, 261 SE/TE: Participating in a Group Discussion, R29; Connect Big Questions, 65, 84, 91, 112, 119, 138, 145, 164, 111,190, 197, 216, 223, 258 261, 263, 261 SE/TE: Participating in a Group Discussion, R29; Connect Big Questions, 65, 84, 91, 112, 119, 138, 145, 164, 111,190, 197, 216, 223, 258 261, 263, 261 10

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 31. Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation. [SL.8.2] 32. Delineate a speaker s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced. [SL.8.3] Writing Coach, SE/TE: Turn a Poem in a Music Video, 139; Evaluating a Speech, R31; Listening Critically to a Speech, R31; also see: Multimedia projects, 25; Documentary Video Script, 166 167 SE/TE: Evaluating a Speech, R31; Listening Critically to a Speech, R31; also see: Multimedia projects, 25; Documentary Video Script, 166 167 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 33. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. [SL.8.4] 34. Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. [SL.8.5] 35. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See Language standards 36 and 38 for specific expectations.) [SL.8.6] SE/TE: Persuasive Speech, 18, 173, R30; also see: Persuasive Writing, 170 195; Multimedia projects, 25; Documentary Video Script, 166 167 SE/TE: Writing for Media Assignment: Diary Entry for Blog, 86 87; Dramatic Scene, 114 115; Profile of a Natural Place, 140 141; Documentary Video Script, 166 167; Letter Editor, 192 193; Response to a Poem, 218 219; Observation Report, 250 251; How-To Essay, 266 267; Multimedia projects/ presentations, 25; Web sites, 249; Poems as music videos, 139; Research reports, 264 265 SE/TE: Evaluating a Speech, R31; Listening Critically to a Speech, R31; Persuasive Speech, 18, 173, R30; Evaluating a Speech, R31; Listening Critically to a Speech, R31; Persuasive Writing, 170 195; also see: Participating in a Group Discussion, R29; Connect Big Questions, 65, 84, 91, 112, 119, 138, 145, 164, 111,190, 197, 216, 223, 258 261, 263, 261 11

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 Writing Coach, Language Standards Skills and understandings that are particularly likely to require continued attention in higher grades as they are applied to increasingly sophisticated writing and speaking are marked with an asterisk (*). Conventions of Standard English 36. Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. [L.8.1] a. Apply rules of subject-verb agreement when interrupted by a prepositional phrase, with inverted word order, with indefinite pronouns as subjects, compound subjects joined by correlative and coordinating conjunctions, and collective nouns when verb form depends on the rest of the sentence. SE/TE: Subject Agreement and: Prepositional Phrases, 514; Collective Nouns, 516 517; Compound Subjects, 518 521; Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns, 522 524 b. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. [L.8.1a] c. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. [L.8.1b] d. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. [L.8.1c] e. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.* [L.8.1d] SE/TE: Gerunds, 411, 413, 440; Participles, 407, 408, 409, 470; Infinitives, 412, 414, 440 SE/TE: Active/passive voice, 488 491; Verbs, 313 324 SE/TE: Verbs, 313 324; Moods of Verbs, 492 493 SE/TE: Verbs, 313 324; Using Verbs, 471 496 37. Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.8.2] a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) SE/TE: Commas, 554 567; Ellipses, 601 to indicate a pause or break. [L.8.2a] 601, 604, Dash, 601, 603, 604 b. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. [L.8.2b] SE/TE: Ellipses, 601 601, 604 c. Spell correctly. [L.8.2c] SE/TE: Spelling, 66, 82, 136, 137, 162, 163, 214, 215, 246, 247, 257, R17 12

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 Writing Coach, Knowledge of Language 38. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. [L.8.3] a. Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or the action; expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact). [L.8.3a] SE/TE: Active/passive voice, 488 491; Moods of Verbs, 492 493 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 39. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.8.4] a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue meaning of a word or phrase. [L.8.4a] SE/TE: For related material: Word Bank, 67, 93, 121, 147, 113, 199, 225, 251; Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590 and Spelling, 66, 82, 136, 137, 162, 163, 214, 215, 246, 247, 257, R17 b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede). [L.8.4b] SE/TE: For related information see: Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590 and Spelling, 66, 82, 136, 137, 162, 163, 214, 215, 246, 247, 257, R17. c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. [L.8.4c] d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). [L.8.4d] SE/TE: For related information see: Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590; Thesaurus, 39, 55; Word Bank, 67, 93, 121, 147, 113, 199, 225, 251 SE/TE: Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590; also see: Rhetorical devices, 54 55, 101, 146, 157, 169, 195; Figurative language, 55, 96, 129, 131, 133, 135, 142, 143, 169 40. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [L.8.5] a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal SE/TE: Rhetorical devices, 54 55, 101, irony, puns) in context. [L.8.5a] 146, 157, 169, 195; Figurative language, 55, 96, 129, 131, 133, 135, 142, 143, 169 13

A Correlation of Writing Coach, 2012 b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. [L.8.5b] c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute). [L.8.5c] 41. Acquire and use accurately gradeappropriate general academic and domainspecific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. [L.8.6] Writing Coach, SE/TE: For related information see: Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590 and Spelling, 66, 82, 136, 137, 162, 163, 214, 215, 246, 247, 257, R17. SE/TE: For related information see: Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590. SE/TE: For related material: Word Bank, 67, 93, 121, 147, 113, 199, 225, 251; Dictionary, 470, 473, 588, 590 and Spelling, 66, 82, 136, 137, 162, 163, 214, 215, 246, 247, 257, R17 14