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A fresh look at phonics, grades K - 2 : common causes of failure and 7 ingredients for success / Wiley Blevins and foreword by Douglas Fisher.
By: Blevins, Wiley [author].
Contributor(s): Fisher, Douglas [Foreword].
Publisher: Thousand Oaks : CORWIN, 2017Description: xxvii, 273 pages : illustrations.Content type: Text Media type: Unmediated Carrier type: VolumeISBN: 9781506326887.Subject(s): Reading -- Phonetic method -- United States | English language -- Orthography and spelling| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Main Library On Shelf | Non-fiction | LB 1050.34 BLE 2017 (Browse shelf) | 1 | Available | 33729006807437 |
Focus: This book is a practical guide for early literacy instruction, specifically targeting phonics teaching for Kindergarten through Grade 2. It identifies common reasons why students struggle with phonics and provides actionable strategies to improve reading outcomes.
Key Themes:
Common Causes of Phonics Failure: Blevins analyzes why some students do not master phonics, such as gaps in instruction, lack of engagement, or ineffective teaching methods.
Seven Ingredients for Success: The book outlines seven essential strategies to ensure effective phonics instruction, including systematic teaching, multisensory approaches, and continuous assessment.
Practical Tools: Includes lesson ideas, assessment tips, and classroom strategies designed for early grade teachers.
Evidence-Based Approach: Combines research findings with classroom experience to provide realistic, actionable guidance.
Audience: Early childhood educators, reading specialists, literacy coaches, and administrators seeking to improve foundational reading skills for young learners.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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