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Words Spelled Correct Versus Phonetic Spelling First the Former

W?rdz sp?ld k?'r?kt 'v?rs?s f?'n?t?k'sp?l?? alternately titled fun with phonics '?lt?rn?tli 'ta?t?ld f?n w?ð 'f?n?ks analogous when like first learning how to spell American English words ?'næl?g?s w?n la?k f?rst 'l?rn?? ha? tu sp?l ?'m?r?k?n '??gl?? w?rdz I thought to feign not knowing how to spell American English words A? ??t tu fe?n n?t 'no??? ha? tu sp?l ?'m?r?k?n '??gl?? w?rdz and quickly realized the daunting task, Ænd 'kw?kli 'ri??la?zd ð? 'd?nt?? tæsk, thus sought magnanimity, gratuity, courtesy... Google search (phonetic transcription of words) to assist me Ð?s s?t magnanimity, gr?'tu?ti, 'k?rt?si.. 'gug?l s?r? (f?'n?t?k ?træn'skr?p??n ?v w?rdz) tu ?'s?st mi Words spelled correct versus phonetic spelling (the latter appended after poem concludes). Thus now begins feeble attempt to render rhyme for no reason appended with phonetic translation mainly as playful tease zen synonymous imagining teaching said exercise to eager children reminding readers that young and restless with spotty attention hear spoken word while in utero, post natal, subsequently when he/she parrots parent(s) and/or guardian, a more deliberate yen arises to acquire greater cognition, intuition, question (quest ja hen) quickly devolving into faux ken barbed riotous laughter analogous trying wits of patient comedian/ comedienne resorting quite often to repetition, remonstration, reiteration... which frustration might necessitate taking ten, or so minutes of intermission mindful mentor praises pen ultimate verbal adroit ability earning healthy treat for recitation, perhaps recipient exceptionally eager to advance passing golden milestone able, ready, and will len to tackle writing correct spelling, whence learning to hold pen(cil) (without being vain) begin men till process, which next step den allows, enables and provides sen sit heave hands on guidance helping preschooler - all liven and well with enthusiasm clutch writing implement fingers open before gently grasping above ren during kudos with an amen.

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