Jump Into Phonics, Grade 1


Book Description

Give students in grade 1 strategies to succeed in phonics with Jump Into Phonics! This 208-page book leads young readers past the frustration involved with the early stages of understanding letter-sound associations by using strategies proven to create basic phonics comprehension. This helpful classroom resource includes diagnostic tests that identify students' instructional needs, multimethod strategies for teaching every reader, reproducible practice pages, and a skills index. The book aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.




Jump Into Phonics, Grade K


Book Description

Give students in grade K strategies to succeed in phonics with Jump Into Phonics! This 208-page book leads young readers past the frustration involved with the early stages of understanding letter-sound associations by using strategies proven to create basic phonics comprehension. This helpful classroom resource includes diagnostic tests that identify students' instructional needs, multimethod strategies for teaching every reader, reproducible practice pages, and a skills index. The book aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.




Phonics Pathways Boosters!


Book Description

Based on the best-seller Phonics Pathways, a complete approach to teaching phonics and early reading Dolores Hiskes has developed a wealth of helpful teaching aides based on her best-selling book Phonics Pathways. This booster pack includes 46 double-sided flash cards that illustrate the sounds and spelling patterns of the English language; Speaking Pathways, a lively 35-minute audio CD that demonstrates the sounds of spoken English; and three fun phonics games: WordWorks, which reviews and reinforces phonics reading skills, Blendlt, which reinforces knowledge of beginning spelling patterns, and The Train Game, which features individual "train car" cards that kids put together to make longer words. Companion CD demonstrates the sounds of spoken English Contains games that have been classroom-tested and proven effective Offers aides that are at once challenging and a fun way to learn reading skills These powerful phonics teaching tools can be used with beginning readers, English language learners, dyslexic students, or children with attention deficits.




Jump Into Phonics, Grade 2


Book Description

Give students in grade 2 strategies to succeed in phonics with Jump Into Phonics! This 208-page book leads young readers past the frustration involved with the early stages of understanding letter-sound associations by using strategies proven to create basic phonics comprehension. This helpful classroom resource includes diagnostic tests that identify students' instructional needs, multimethod strategies for teaching every reader, reproducible practice pages, and a skills index. The book aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.




Life Cycle of a Snake


Book Description

In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation of an egg into a snake, and every phase in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about every stage of the life cycle of a snake.




Units of Study in Phonics


Book Description

"The new Units of study in phonics provide a lean and concise instructional pathway in phonics that is realistic and doable, and that taps into kids' skills and energy for tackling the fabulous challenge of learning to read and write, introduce high-leverage phonics concepts and strategies in a way that keeps pace with students' reading and writing and helps them understand when, how, and why they can use phonics to read and write, offer delightfully fun and engaging storylines, classroom mascots, songs, chants, rhymes, and games to help students fall head over heels in love with phonics and to create a joyous community of learners, align with state-of-the-art reading and writing workshops for a coherent approach in which terminology, tools, rituals, and methods are shared in ways that benefit both teachers and kids."--provided by publisher.




Teach a Child to Read with Children's Books


Book Description

This guide shows parents how to combine story reading, phonics, and writing to help their children develop into skilled and motivated readers. The guide discusses how to prepare children for reading success; how to use children's literature to promote learning and enjoyment; why combining book experiences and phonics is better than using either approach alone; ways to use writing to enhance children's reading progress; why reading aloud is important; and which books to use and where to find them. Chapters in the guide are: (1) "The 'Great Debate'"; (2) "Acquiring Language and Learning To Read"; (3) "Early Readers: What Can They Teach Us?"; (4) "What Works? One Successful Program"; (5) "Using 'Real Books' in Your Program"; (6) "Preparing for Formal Lessons"; (7) "Book Reading and Strategy Development"; (8) "Learning about Letters, Sounds, and Words"; (9) "Story Writing in the Reading Lesson"; and (10) "Putting It All Together: A Sample Lesson." Contains 79 references. Appendixes present a 600-item bibliography of children's trade books; a special note for Christian educators; and advice on establishing a tutoring project. (RS)




Read Write Inc. Phonics: Nip and Chip Book 2b


Book Description

The Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks provide structured practice for children in decoding words and reading through phonics. Each set of books is carefully graded so children can read them with confidence. Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks help parents support their child by: BL Using Ruth Miskin's successful tried-and-tested phonic methodology for reading success BLOffering practical and effective advice in guiding their child through every story BLBuilding confidence using fun and engaging stories with opportunities for talk and praise throughout The structured phonic stories in Books 2a and 2b are written for parents to plan achievable reading sessions with their child and build reading stamina from Books 1a and 1b. Nip and Chip Book 2b, includes the following phonically decodable stories: 1. Nip and Chip - Two chimps jump on a log but soon realise that they are floating on a crocodile! 2. Gran's Van - Gran is boasting about how good her van is and then it breaks down and falls to bits! Every rhyming story uses artwork by Tim Archbold, who uses a style that has been likened Quentin Blake's, which children love. It is recommended that parents use the RWI Phonics Speed Sound Flashcards Set 1 to practice before and alongside children reading any of the RWI story books. Reading steps for success: BL Practise reading the Speed Sounds before each story BL Read the Red and Green words before each story BL Read the story to decode every word BL Re-read the story to reinforce meaning BL Re-read the story for fluency RWI Level in Schools: Although these books have been created for the home market, they have been written to Green Level of the RWI school books. The creator, Ruth Miskin is currently involved in a series of nationwide training programmes for primary schools, commissioned by the UK government's Department for Education and Skills.




Explode The Code


Book Description

A phonics bestseller for over 30 years, Explode the code has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling.




Phonics Pathways


Book Description

Now in its ninth edition, Phonics Pathways (with help from Dewey the Bookworm™) teaches students of all ages the rudiments of phonics and spelling with an efficient, practical, and foolproof method. Written in an easy-to-use format, Phonics Pathways is organized by sounds and spelling patterns. The patterns are introduced one at a time and slowly built into syllables, words, phrases, and sentences. Printed in a large 8-1/2" x 11" lay-flat format for easy photocopying, Phonics Pathways is filled with illustrative examples, word lists, and practice readings that are 100 percent decodable. While appropriate for K-2 emergent readers, this award-winning book has also been used successfully with adolescent and adult learners, as well as second language learners and students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Dewey® and Dewey Decimal Classification® are proprietary trademarks of OCLC Online Computer Library Center, and are used with permission. Dewey the Bookworm™, Dewey D. System, Bookwormus Giganticus™, and the design mark of the character Dewey are trademarks of Dolores G. Hiskes and are also used with permission.