Publisher's Synopsis
Written to support the new National Curriculum for English Key Stages 1 and 2, Teach any Child to Read: The Teaching and Testing of Phonics and Spellings Handbook is a practical book which provides guidance on using systematic and structured teaching of spelling as a means to both teach spelling and knowledge of word structures and simultaneously secure good reading and writing skills. Written by an experienced English Specialist Teacher, the book includes tried and tested teaching reading and writing methods which work with all abilities of children. Sections in the book include: Year 1 phonics tests papers Comprehensive grapheme tests for all phases; with instructions Step by Step Phonics and Learning to Read guidance Graded dictation exercises which link the spelling lists to writing Weekly Dictation sentences and passages for each year group Ideas for fun and engaging teaching spelling activities This handbook can be used by teachers for whole class, group or individual work. Adults working with children on interventions programmes will find the grapheme tests helpful in identifying their specific needs. The book can also be effectively used for Private and Home tutoring.
