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The phonics knowledge needed for fluent reading is less than you might think
The phonics knowledge needed for fluent reading is less than you might think If the English Alphabet Code is taught systematically learning to read can be enjoyable because the Alphabetic Code will be understood. Knowing what letter or combination of letters represent the sounds in words is a fundamental reading skill. Phonics is a method [...]
The Place of Phonics in Teaching Children to Read
Teaching a child to read involves a dual approach of visual work and phonic work proceeding in parallel lines. Each must be given the same emphasis. From the beginning a child must realise reading is about getting meaning and ideas. The child must be reading for content. Meaning begins with a word, then a phrase [...]
Learn to Read English by Learning Phonics
I have not been writing for my BLOG over the past few weeks as I have been very busy writing content for my new website www.superlearner.com.au It will be replacing my current site. I have also been teaching new students who are progressing very well with their reading. Phonics has been a fundamental part of their [...]
POEM – For the kids who are different
Written by Digby Wolfe. Goldie Hawn recited it. Here’s to the kids who are different; The kids who don’t always get ’A’s” The kids who have ears twice the size of their peers, or have noses that go on for days. Here’s to the kids who are different; The kids who are just out of [...]
The Foundation Reading Skills – Where Phonics Fits In
Many five, six and seven year olds read easily. This is probably because they were read to from an early age and as a result have developed a sound vocabulary. Today, a lot is known about how the brain works and how children learn. This development has made teaching, reading and spelling more informed. It [...]
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