Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics

Reproducible, research-based activities to help K-5 students learn phonics and spelling, fast Educators and parents know we are facing a literacy crisis, but few know what to about it. Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics is an action-oriented guide written by experienced educators to bridge the gap between research and practice. Drawing on the latest evidence on how K-8 students learn best, Heidi Martin and Adam Martin have developed reproducible activities, games, and practical tips to bolster phonics and spelling curricula. All the books in the Droppin' Knowledge series contain ready-to-go resources that you can use within your existing curriculum. These activities are perfect as warm-ups, homework, extra credit assignments, or in-class additions to your lesson plans. Deepen learners' understanding of important phonics and spelling concepts and give them “quick wins” to increase confidence and activate prior learning. Many Science of Reading books go into too much detail on the research background of teaching. For parent educators and teachers, Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics offers a more accessible, immediately useful resource. With this book, you can teach students to read and help struggling readers, without a lot of background reading or ramp-up time. Find evidence-based reproducible activities that you can use right away to help students learn to read Bolster your lesson plans with no-prep activities, games, and homework assignments Get phonics and spelling activities to enhance your lessons Bring the latest scientific evidence into your teaching, without a lot of background reading or extra planning Anyone teaching students in grades K–5, including homeschooling parents and early career teachers, can easily implement the activities and techniques in this book. Reading specialists and literacy coaches will also appreciate this valuable, step-by-step resource library.

Droppin’ Knowledge on Phonics v About the Authors, vii Hey, Parents and Teachers!, 1 What Is Balanced Literacy?, 2 What Is the Science of Reading?, 3 Let’s Talk About Phonics Patterns, 5 Let’s Take a Look at the Reading Brain, 8 How to Use the Riddles, 12 Let’s Talk About Spelling Tests, 74 Remember the Reading Brain?, 77 Bonus Tips: More Ideas for Practicing Spelling Words, 172 What Is Articulation? What Are Articulatory Gestures?, 172 Rainbow Writing, 174 Bonus: Phonics Patterns to Know!, 181 What Is the Floss Rule?, 182 Do We Double the Letter When Adding ING … or Not?, 182 Silent E Makes the Vowel Say Its Name … And Does a Bunch of Other Jobs Too!, 182 How Do You Know If You Should Use a C or a K?, 183 Is It Park or Parck? How Do We Know When to Use CK?, 183 What’s Up With the Letter X?, 183 Quick Tips, 184 G Is for Giraffe & C Is for Circle!, 185 How Do You Know When to Use ER, IR, or UR?, 185 S Spells the Z Sound?, 186 ED Makes Three Sounds … BUT WHY?, 186 Why Does CH Make All Those Different Sounds?, 187 Y as a Vowel, 187 Bonus Pro-Tip!, 200 Phonemic Awareness, 203 Articulation, 203 Application, 203 Spelling/Dictation, 203 Meaning/Vocabulary, 203 Connected Text, 204 Bonus Phonics Game!, 207 Wrapping Up Ready, Set, Read On! Your Next Steps and Staying in Touch, 211