Advanced Phonics - Beyond Simple Sound-Symbol Correspondence

Beyond Simple Sound-Symbol Correspondence

Some struggling intermediate-grade readers have difficulty believing us when we try to teach them advanced phonics rules.

SETTING GOALS: KEEPING EYES ON THE PRIZE

When teaching struggling upper grade readers, having grade-level goals in mind at all times helps keep progress on track. 

THE SECRET IN THE STRUGGLING READER

I always wanted to be Trixie Belden or Nancy Drew.  When I was a kid, my best friend Cheri and I spent hours reading detective stories.  Our favorites were Trixie Belden by Julie Campbell and Katheryn Kenny and Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene. We scoured our suburban backyards and the nearby woods for mysteries.  

JOINING THE CLUB: THE POWER OF READING

When I was a little girl, my parents and grandparents spelled things over our heads. 

DOES EVERYONE NEED TO READ?

“…I believe that books can save lives.  It’s as simple as that.”

-Michael Cart, “Books Make Life Easier” 

A teacher friend once asked me if I believe everyone needs to read.