BOOKS IN SERIES: 8 BOOKS IN READING F REEDOM 2000 PROGRAM: 24 ISBN: 978174020 0202 AUTHOR: Hunter Calder RRP: $13. 95 PAGES: 72 pp. The Phonics First series has been written specifically for pre-readers and beginnin g readers (suggested age 4 - ... 6). The series is carefully structured to develop phonemic awareness - ... the ability to identify individual s ounds in words as well as the ability to blend sounds into meaningful wo rds. In Phonics First Book 5, students are introduced to higher o rder phonics skills and generalisations. They learn the common consonant digraphs, long vowel rules, and the soft 'ec',, and 'eg',, sounds. Th rough a variety of motivational exercises and activities students develo p their skills so they are able to read words containing these sounds wi th accuracy and fluency. The Reading Freedom 2000 Diagnostic Hand book should be used to place students at the correct level in the progra m. In order to work successfully with the Phonics First Activity Books, teachers should refer to the Phonics First Teacher Resource Book and mon itor student progress with the Phonics First Achievement Tests.
Review pages are included, as well as an awards page at the end of the book for added motivation. In this book, students will learn about unusual consonant sounds and their spellings, and unusual vowel sounds (other than long and short).
Review pages are included, as well as an awards page at the end of the book for added motivation. In this book, students will learn about unusual consonant sounds and their spellings, and unusual vowel sounds (other than long and short).
After completing this book, students will be able to identify beginning consonants, ending consonants, and middle vowels in words.
This book of activities gives children practice in learning the letter sounds of the alphabet.
These extra practice pages feature bright and fun activities that ensure your child will gain confidence as they excel in school. This series also includes fun stickers to help you motivate and reward your child!
How to Teach Phonics (by this author) is such a book that will give the best foundation for Reading and Spelling. I cannot stress enough the importance of teaching words in their own families.
Phonics First
This book of activities gives children practice in learning the various sounds of the alphabet, helping them decode new words as well as build on their knowledge of previously learned words.
A wonderful introduction to early language arts skills, "First Start Reading" covers consonants, short & long vowels, common words, and manuscript priting.
Phonics First: Special Sounds, Blends and Diagraphs, Special Vowels. Grades 1-3