Phonics

Tried and tested ideas for understanding phonics and developing effective pedagogy for busy teachers. Systematic synthetic phonics is central to the teaching of early reading and is a key element in Ofsted inspections of both schools and teacher training providers. For children, learning about phonics represents an integral part of their journey to becoming successful readers and writers. This text offers tried and tested strategies for developing an understanding of phonics and the development of effective pedagogy.Designed to be read over a week, the book is divided into seven chapters, each detailing clear strategies, examining the strategy in action and summarising the relevant underpinning theory. Is your knowledge and understanding of systematic synthetic phonics secure? Do you understand the difference between graphemes and phonemes? Is your phonics teaching both engaging and interactive? Systematic synthetic phonics is central to the teaching of early reading and is a key element in Ofsted inspections. For your pupils, learning about phonics represents an integral part of their journey to becoming successful readers and writers. This book offers you tried and tested ideas for developing an understanding of phonics and the development of effective pedagogy. Designed to be read over a week, it is divided into seven concise chapters detailing clear strategies, examining the strategy in action and summarising the relevant underpinning theory.