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Heath, Wanda; Carlson, Sarah – 1993
"Phonics with Feeling" is a teacher-written phonics-based literature series promoting student self esteem and self expression. The 4- to 6-week project has been used with first and second grade students for 2 years. "Phonics with Feeling" is a series of four books, each reinforcing a specific phonetic skill while integrating…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Phonics, Primary Education, Program Descriptions
Poindexter, Candace; Oliver, Irene – 1998
This paper discusses six instructional components that meet the literacy needs of all students and address all of the components of a balanced and comprehensive approach to reading instruction: (1) phonemic awareness (the understanding that spoken words and syllables are made up of sequences of elementary speech sounds); (2) letter names and…
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Primary Education
Albert, Elaine Acker – 1990
Written to be used as a manual for a tutor and not a workbook or primer, this expanded version of a phonics book is designed to help parents teach their children to read and for those who wish to help older children and adults to read. Sections include: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "What Went Wrong? (an essay); (3) "HOW to Teach Someone to Read by…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Parents as Teachers
Giddings, Louise R. – 1986
Reading instruction for educable mentally handicapped students requires the use of flexible learning strategies and teaching techniques for basic sight word training; instruction in phonic analysis, structural analysis, and contextual analysis; comprehension lessons; and fluency development. Sample techniques (for fluency development) include…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Imitation, Mild Mental Retardation, Oral Reading
Armbruster, Bonnie B.; Lehr, Fran; Osborn, Jean – 2001
The understanding of "what works" in reading is dynamic and fluid, subject to ongoing review and assessment through serious research. While there are no easy answers or quick solutions for optimizing reading achievement, an extensive knowledge base now exists to show people the skills children must learn in order to read well. This guide, designed…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Primary Education
Mucelli, Carolyn – 1997
There seems to be a pendulum in the field of education that sways from one extreme to another when a teaching method is introduced. The whole language concept caught on, and phonics instruction was then considered defunct. The pendulum now in the process of swinging back is being intercepted, before it goes to the extreme of "all…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Phonics
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
Considering the debate in reading instruction between whole language and phonics, this paper suggests personalizing the teaching of reading using both methods of reading instruction. It gives two examples of how personalized units of reading instruction were used. The paper suggests giving pupils ample opportunities to choose and read a library…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Instructional Innovation, Library Materials, Phonics
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
Much is written and spoken about in terms of whole language versus phonics in early reading instruction in the public schools, but the issue between whole language versus phonics probably pertains to what is needed by individual pupils. There are advantages as well as disadvantages for whole language approaches in reading instruction. Needs differ…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Phonics
Robb, Laura – Instructor, 1997
Describes how one elementary educator teaches word study strategies that enlarge students' understanding of phonics and vocabulary. A primary level activity has students create a thematic word wall. An intermediate level activity has students conduct a new word hunt. A reproducible student page helps students sort words by sound. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Phonics, Reading Instruction
Pearce, Mary – Instructor, 1995
Presents teacher-tested techniques for making phonics part of helping students learn to read. Suggestions include writing to read, working with storybook text, using techniques that utilize many senses, and making phonics only one part of a balanced reading program. Resources for obtaining phonics materials are included. (SM)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Instructional Materials, Phonics, Primary Education
Spalding, Romalda Bishop; Spalding, Walter T. – 1990
A fully detailed teacher's manual for classroom, home, or tutorial use, this book is for the child in the beginning grades, the pupil who needs remedial work, or any adult studying English as a second language, who will find learning by the Spalding Method a practical, quick way of mastering verbal skills. The book notes that the Spalding Method…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Handwriting, Phonics
Department for Education and Skills, London (England). – 1998
This framework for teaching sets out teaching objectives for Reception to Year 6 to enable pupils to become fully literate. It also gives guidance on the Literacy Hour in which this teaching will take place. The document is a reference point for day-to-day teaching, and help for headteachers and governors of schools in England as they plan and…
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Educational Objectives, Educational Planning, Elementary Education
Weaver, Constance, Ed. – 1998
Offering 33 essays that represent the best in current reading instruction, this book offers detailed insight into key issues and topics in the teaching of reading, including phonics and word skills, reading strategies, miscue analysis, the use of literature, cultural and linguistic diversity, and the needs of special populations. After an…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Elementary Education, Miscue Analysis, Phonics
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
This paper urges primary grade teachers to be certain that pupils are off to a good start in reading. A fundamental goal of beginning reading instruction should be to move each child toward the understanding that readers reconstruct texts by using multiple strategies to interpret the language encoded in print and, at the same time, to make it…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Phonics, Picture Books, Primary Education
Strickland, Dorothy S. – Instructor, 1997
In a truly balanced literacy program, how teachers teach is as important as what they teach. This article focuses on issues related to teaching basic skills with literature, effective grouping and planning, covering content, and dealing with student assessment. Five rules of thumb for maintaining balance are listed. (SM)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Phonics
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