One in four school students struggle to read. "Phonics Handbook"
has been written to give assistance to teachers in helping students
with these reading difficulties. Taking a phonological approach,
the book is set out in the form of lesson plans that can be used
instantly, requiring no preparation. This book is the result of
five years research trials in reading clinics directed by the
author.
"Phonics Handbook" includes lesson plans for every phonics
skill: from the basic alphabet sounds to blends, digraphs and
syllable breaking. Each lesson is followed by a worksheet for
students.
The book includes diagnostic assessments of phoneme awareness,
basic decoding skills, invented spelling, writing, and attitudes to
reading. There is a test of word reading and an informal reading
inventory. In this way, the book helps the tutor make assessments,
of the students' needs at the outset, and of whether the tutoring
has been effective at the end of the programme.
Finally, the book offers a range of alternative teaching
strategies. It includes advice on helping students with English as
a second language, as well as those with difficulties ranging from
dyslexia to motivation and attention problems. Whether the aim is
to reinforce spelling, assist reading comprehension, or teach 'hard
to teach' students, "Phonics Handbook" gives research-based advice
on best practice.
Tom Nicholson is a Professor of Education at The University of
Auckland, New Zealand.
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