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Reproducible, research-based activities to help K-5 students learn phonics and spelling, fast Educators and parents know we are facing a literacy crisis, but few know what to about it. Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics is an action-oriented guide written by experienced educators to bridge the gap between research and practice. Drawing on the latest evidence on how K-8 students learn best, Heidi Martin and Adam Martin have developed reproducible activities, games, and practical tips to bolster phonics and spelling curricula. All the books in the Droppin' Knowledge series contain ready-to-go resources that you can use within your existing curriculum. These activities are perfect as warm-ups, homework, extra credit assignments, or in-class additions to your lesson plans. Deepen learners' understanding of important phonics and spelling concepts and give them “quick wins” to increase confidence and activate prior learning. Many Science of Reading books go into too much detail on the research background of teaching. For parent educators and teachers, Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics offers a more accessible, immediately useful resource. With this book, you can teach students to read and help struggling readers, without a lot of background reading or ramp-up time. Find evidence-based reproducible activities that you can use right away to help students learn to read Bolster your lesson plans with no-prep activities, games, and homework assignments Get phonics and spelling activities to enhance your lessons Bring the latest scientific evidence into your teaching, without a lot of background reading or extra planning Anyone teaching students in grades K–5, including homeschooling parents and early career teachers, can easily implement the activities and techniques in this book. Reading specialists and literacy coaches will also appreciate this valuable, step-by-step resource library.
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Author: Heidi Martin , Adam Martin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint: Sybex Inc.,U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 25.20cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9781394261505
ISBN 10: 1394261500
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 25 March 2025
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Table of Contents
Droppin’ Knowledge on Phonics v About the Authors, vii Hey, Parents and Teachers!, 1 What Is Balanced Literacy?, 2 What Is the Science of Reading?, 3 Let’s Talk About Phonics Patterns, 5 Let’s Take a Look at the Reading Brain, 8 How to Use the Riddles, 12 Let’s Talk About Spelling Tests, 74 Remember the Reading Brain?, 77 Bonus Tips: More Ideas for Practicing Spelling Words, 172 What Is Articulation? What Are Articulatory Gestures?, 172 Rainbow Writing, 174 Bonus: Phonics Patterns to Know!, 181 What Is the Floss Rule?, 182 Do We Double the Letter When Adding ING … or Not?, 182 Silent E Makes the Vowel Say Its Name … And Does a Bunch of Other Jobs Too!, 182 How Do You Know If You Should Use a C or a K?, 183 Is It Park or Parck? How Do We Know When to Use CK?, 183 What’s Up With the Letter X?, 183 Quick Tips, 184 G Is for Giraffe & C Is for Circle!, 185 How Do You Know When to Use ER, IR, or UR?, 185 S Spells the Z Sound?, 186 ED Makes Three Sounds … BUT WHY?, 186 Why Does CH Make All Those Different Sounds?, 187 Y as a Vowel, 187 Bonus Pro-Tip!, 200 Phonemic Awareness, 203 Articulation, 203 Application, 203 Spelling/Dictation, 203 Meaning/Vocabulary, 203 Connected Text, 204 Bonus Phonics Game!, 207 Wrapping Up Ready, Set, Read On! Your Next Steps and Staying in Touch, 211
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Heidi Martin is trained in LETRS for Early Childhood, IMSE Orton-Gillingham, and Top 10 Tools. She is a National Facilitator for LETRS EC. She has presented at national conferences as well as provided training at the district level. Heidi is the author of P is for Paint, which is the one and only alphabet book with embedded mnemonics and is co-author of the Decodable Adventure Series. Heidi taught first grade for more than ten years and most recently taught grades Kindergarten and 4K. With her husband, she is founder of LitFlix Club, which delivers training and resources aligned to the science of reading to parents and educators in an approachable and understandable way. Adam Martin is a National LETRS Facilitator certified in Units 1-8 and presents to teachers and districts on a weekly basis. He has his master’s in educational literacy and his reading specialist license. Adam is the co-author and editor of the Decodable Adventure Series. He taught first grade for seven years and has tutored children of all ages.
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