Revised and updated edition of the best-selling classic on everything you ever wanted to know about teaching phonics, but were afraid to ask. Includes the latest brain research, 7 key characteristics of strong phonics instruction, instructional routines for accelerating student learning, and more. About this book In this new edition of his best-selling classic, Wiley Blevins outlines 7 key characteristics of strong phonics instruction, the most recent brain research, and powerful instructional routines for accelerating student learning. Also includes special sections on meeting the needs of struggling readers and English language learners, speed drill forms, fluency tips, word sort and word building support, engaging lessons, word lists, games, learning center ideas, technology resources, and more. About the Author: Wiley Blevins has taught elementary school both in the United States and South America. He completed his undergraduate work in Elementary Education at Bowling Green State University and his graduate work in Education at Harvard University. Currently Editorial Specialist for Early Reading at Scholastic, Inc., Blevins is the author of several books on phonics instruction, including Phonemic Awareness Activities for Early Reading Success, Quick-and-Easy Learning Games: Phonics, and Phonics from A to Z: A Practical Guide. |