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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext Reproducible, relevant, and research-based activities to help K-5 students learn phonics and spelling In Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics , teaching veterans Heidi and Adam Martin deliver an action-oriented guide that bridges the gap between the latest education research and real-world teaching practice. The authors walk you through contemporary evidence on how K-5 or elementary students learn best and offer reproducible activities, games, and tips you can use immediately to bolster phonics and spelling curricula. The book provides ready-to-go resources you can use with your existing curriculum as warm-ups, homework, extra-credit assignments, or as in-class additions to your lesson plans. You'll figure out how to deepen learners' understanding of important spelling and phonics concepts and give them an opportunity for "quick wins" that increase their confidence and activate prior learning. Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics shows you how to teach students how to read, help struggling readers, and improve student outcomes without requiring you to wade through inaccessible research. It's perfect for K-5 teachers, as well as homeschooling parents and early career teachers, parents, reading specialists, and literary coaches looking for valuable, hands-on, and step-by-step reading resources. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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, Rea...
