PPT-British and American spelling

There are several areas in which British and American spelling are different These are the main ones to be aware of   Words ending in re   British English words that end in re often end in . S Spelling versus British and Canadian Spellings If you enjoy reading and have read books published in other Englishspeaking nations you may have noticed inconsistencies in the spellings of certain words Fol lowin britishcouncilorgenpoemseye halve spelling chequer The British Council 2010 Page of The United Kingdoms international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations We are registered in England as a charity Eye halve a spelling c AMERICAN EDUCATOR How Spelling Supports Reading And Why It Is More Regular and Predictable Than You May Think By Louisa C. Moats ocket Science tials for Teachers This is her fourth article for Americ Peter . Sokolowsky. Sylvia Benavides. Regio Contry. Noah Webster (1758-1843). The first person to write a dictionary of American English.. Through his spelling book taught millions of American children to read for the first half-century of the republic and millions more for the following half-century. During the American Revolution, the overmatched colonists found a leader in George Washington and badly-needed French assistance after the Battle of Saratoga. When the war ended, the Treaty of Paris in 1783 brought independence and the formation of the United States. . and Georgia Review. What was the result of the British siege of Savannah?. Savannah remained under the control of the British.. Who was . Lyman Hall?. One of the . three Georgians that signed the Declaration . Like the Rebel Alliance in . Star Wars. , the rebels of the American Revolution were a small disorganized group fighting against a giant empire with vastly superior numbers and firepower.. Yet the rebels won anyway, due to massive foreign support, clever strategies, noble leaders, high ideals, propaganda, and a fair amount of foul play. We don't think the Force was involved, although Benjamin Franklin had a bit of a Yoda vibe going.. ss9. Colonial Anger. In 1775, the . American . Revolution. . broke out in the . Thirteen . Colonies. Many were angry that they were being . taxed. without . representation. But they also were angered by the . UNIT 3: . POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, and SOCIAL . CONFLICT. Unit Overview. In this unit, students will analyze how conflict and compromise have shaped politics, economics and culture in the United States.. The Crisis Begins. Consolidating the Empire. The experience and costs of the . Seven Years’ War led Great Britain. , where King George assumed the throne in 1760, to consolidate its growing empire and . Also well-equipped with weapons. Revolutionary Armies – The British. Highly trained and disciplined for war on land or high seas. Revolutionary Armies. Americans shot more accurately. British carried three days provisions . British Gen. Howe took one last shot at resolving the Revolution diplomatically, but found no success. Summer 1776, Howe moved to capture New York City, first routing the Continental Army on Long Island. (1775 – 1783). The Early Years of the War:. American were divided when it came to the war. 20 to 30 percent of Americans were Loyalists, 40 to 45 percent were Patriots, and the rest were . neutral. Lexington & Concord, New York, . The Crisis, . Trenton, Saratoga, Valley Forge, Yorktown, Treaty of Paris. Continental Army. Commander: Gen. George Washington. Strengths. Highly motivated – fighting for cause.