Unlocking Literacy Effective Decoding and Spelling Instruction

Name: Unlocking Literacy Effective Decoding and Spelling Instruction
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ISBN: 9781598570748

ISBN-10: 1598570749

ISBN-13: 9781598570748

Edition: 2nd 2010

Authors: Marcia K. Henry

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The updated second edition of Unlocking Literacy is here¿and now pre- and inservice educators will have the very latest research and practical guidance on teaching good reading and spelling skills. Developed for general and special educators of students from prekindergarten to middle school and beyond, the new edition of this bestselling textbook arms teachers with the most recent developments in reading research and shows them how to apply their knowledge in the classroom to help all students learn. Focusing on two interlocking skills ¿decoding and spelling¿this textbook gets teachers ready to promote students¿ print awareness and phonological awareness, improve students¿ spelling skills,…

Book details

List price: $42.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Brookes Publishing
Publication date: 7/20/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English



About the Author


Foreword



Preface


Acknowledgments



Preparation



Decoding and Spelling: Keys to Unlocking Literacy


The Relationship of Reading to Spelling and Spelling to Reading


The Continuum of Integrated Decoding and Spelling Instruction


Approaches to Decoding and Spelling Instruction


Current Research and Implications for Instruction



A Brief History of Written English


Historical Milestones



Structure of the English Language


Anglo-Saxon Layer of Language


Latin Layer of Language


Greek Layer of Language



Instruction



Lesson Fundamentals


Metacognitive Aspects of Reading and Spelling


Multisensory Instruction


Lesson Procedures in a Discussion Format


Sample Lessons



First Steps: Early Instruction for Effective Decoding and Spelling


Preschool


Kindergarten


Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Activities


Beginning to Read and Write


Classroom Activities



Beginning Readers: Time for the Anglo-Saxon Layer of Language


Consonants


Vowels


Spelling Rules


Recommendations for Spelling


Irregular Words


Syllables


Morpheme Patterns


Interventions for Fluency


Reinforcement at Home



Advancing Readers: Time for the Latin and Greek Layers of Language


Common Morphemes


Beyond Phonics


Latin Roots


Greek Combining Forms


Practice Reading and Spelling Longer Words



Competent Readers: Extending the Latin and Greek Layers of Language


Less Common Latin Roots


Activities Related to Less Common Latin Roots


Less Common Greek Combining Forms


Activities Related to Less Common Greek Combining forms


New Words Entering the English Language


References


Appendixes



Surveys of Language and Knowledge



Nonphonetic Rote Memory Word Lists



Compound Words



Prefixes



Suffixes



Latin Roots



Greek Combining Forms



Words Commonly Found in Textbooks



Glossary


Index