Written in response to these and many, many other questions from practicing teachers, concerned parents, and college students, this book presents an overview of the structure of written words that shows readers how the sounds of English are paired with their spelling patterns. It delineates, carefully and clearly, the task of decoding written English, providing the conceptual background necessary for informed discussions about how best to help students learn the phonics skills.
"The Sounds and Spelling Patterns of English" is for anyone who is or will be involved in teaching someone to read words. It can be used as
-- a primary text in courses that focus on various methods for teaching reading-decoding and spelling;
-- a supplementary text in virtually any course about reading skills;
-- a reference for teachers whose students need help with learning sounds and letter patterns;
-- a resource book for parents who are home-schooling their children;
-- an informative guide for anyone who is actively involved in someone else's reading instruction.