Phonics in proper perspective

By Arthur W. Heilman

Book Overview

& The tenth edition of Phonics in Proper Perspective& provides succinct and clear descriptions of how to engage emergent readers in phonics and on to becoming independent readers. & Making the distinction between phonics and the more precise science of phonetics, this book identifies the most simple& and effective ways to teach phonics and explains where phonics fits best in the learning to& read process.& The book& also& highlights * The theme of teacher responsibility and accountability in students& #39; learning is the strength of the project. * Struggling Readers features and activities linked to NCLB topics are pedagogical highlights. * An emphasis on direct instruction.& & Inservice teachers and Reading/Literacy Specialists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0675086817
• ISBN13: 9780675086813
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Company, Incorporated
• Length: 133 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Answer to a Literacy Directors Prayers!

As a the director of a volunteer literacy program, I am constantly asked by our tutors about phonics. I kept thinking to myself "If only I could find a simple, inexpensive book that would not only explain what phonics is (and what it isn't), but how and when to teach it and what sequence to teach it in." Then to my delighted surprise I found this book! I plan to buy as many copies as our program can afford. It will be required reading for any tutor with a student that needs help with decoding. Also, even though the book refers to beginning readers as children, the strategies presented can be easily applied to adult learners.

A new teacher

This is a great little handbook for new teachers. It is easy to read and provides practical methods to teach phonics--it also provides ideas for activities. The book begins by discussing the purpose and limitations of phonics. Next it discusses the history and controversy of phonics--basal programs, and sight-word method vs. phonetic method. It also describes how children learn to read, and prerequisites for phonics instruction. Best of all--it leads you through the process of teaching phonics; starting with consonant letter-sound relationships, vowel letter-sound relationships, structural analysis, etc. It provides information on how to teach as well as activities.