Teaching Phonics for Balanced Reading

K3 teachers will find this book very appealing. Based on current research andcommonsense experience the book is full of effective strategies that are easyto use... » 

K3 teachers will find this book very appealing. Based on current research andcommonsense experience the book is full of effective strategies that are easyto use Jeanne Gren First Grade Teacher Woodburn Elementary SchoolMorgantown WVProvides interesting and informative background knowledge about phonicsinstruction. The author defines terms discusses the difficulties practitionersmay encounter provides strategies and suggestions for teaching and presentsnumerous easytouse reference charts Jane Ching Fung First Grade TeacherAlexander Science Center School Los Angeles CAA comprehensive easytouse guide with invaluable resources for planningphonics instruction.Phonemic awareness instruction and phonics instruction are highly beneficialfor students learning to read. In this updated second edition Edmund V.Starrett provides educators with guidance on teaching phonics as part of awellplanned reading programme.This reference book presents the content and ideas of phonics instruction in anaccessible format that appeals to both new and experienced teachers. Coverageof each topic begins with a broad general overview and then offers specificpractical tips and strategies.Thorough and indepth this beneficial guide. Discusses specific principles of phonics in teacherfriendly terms. Presents and explains the most useful phonics rules and generalizations. Provides practical guidance for sequencing phonics instruction. Includes informal assessments and checklists. Offers a generous collection of instructional strategies and activitiesTeaching Phonics for Balanced Reading offers all teachers a comprehensive guidefor planning phonics instruction that helps students become better readers andbetter learners «