Teaching phonics in context / David Hornsby, Lorraine Wilson.

Author/creator Hornsby, David
Other author Wilson, Lorraine, 1939-
Format Book
Publication InfoUrbana, Ill. : NCTE, National Council of Teachers of English, ©2010.
Descriptionxiii, 255 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Phonics in context: images of classrooms that support phonics learning -- Reading, writing, and phonics -- Learning about sounds -- Learning about letters -- Learning how letters and sounds are related -- Phonics in context: writing -- Phonics in context: reading -- Phonics in context: rhymes -- Phonics in context: working with words -- Appendix A: what the research says -- Appendix B: word lists highlighting letter-sound patterns -- Appendix C: common "friendly" spellings of English phonemes -- Appendix D: a phoneme list for English -- Appendix E: utility of phonic rules -- Appendix F: NCTE position statement on reading.
Abstract Teaching Phonics in Context debunks the myth that whole language teachers do not teach phonics. --
Abstract Through classroom vignettes, experienced educators David Hornsby and Lorraine Wilson show precisely how phonics can be used in literacy-rich classrooms. --
Abstract The authors describe classrooms that shimmer and shine with stories, read-alouds, writing, science, language play, singing, rhyme, poetry, role-play, and laughter. --
Abstract Samples of student, writing are discussed, illustrating how teachers can help young children become better writers. The author share ideas for reading, interpreting, and enjoying picture books, as well as which specific sound-letter relationships work well when engaging with particular titles. The authors outline innovative ways of working with rhymes, including listening to and identifying rhyming words, identifying individual sounds, and discovering sound-letter patterns. --
Abstract This book offers a wealth of professional knowledge teachers can use to make informed, independent decisions about teaching phonics in the context of authentic literacy events. Valuable advice also is offered for using these strategies with ELL students. --Book Jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010024738
ISBN9780814152270 ((pbk))
ISBN0814152279 ((pbk))

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LB1050.34 .H67 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold