Summary

Self-Paced Phonics: A Text for Educators,Fifth Edition, is the ideal resource for pre-service and in-service teachers to get practical instruction that helps them develop a sound understanding of both the content and pedagogy of phonics. More than a tutorial in phonics, this self-regulating, self-monitoring resource covers both the content and pedagogy of phonics. Designed for use with a minimum of instruction, at the reader's own pace, the book is particularly teacher-friendly and immediately applicable to Web-based instructional models.

Author Biography

Dr. Roger S. Dow is Director of the Reading Clinic and the Graduate Reading Program at Frostburg State University where he has taught for over 30 years. Prior to coming to Frostburg, Dr. Dow received his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in reading and in psychology. He is an active member of the International Reading Association, with varied interests in linguistics and foreign languages as they relate to English.

Dr. G. Thomas Baer is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Illinois State University where he has taught for over 35 years. During his tenure, he has served as Elementary Education Coordinator, Department Chair, and instructor of elementary education courses specializing in reading instruction.

1. Introduction

Chapter 1: Practice

2. Phonics Pretest

Matching

True-False

Multiple Choice

Chapter 2: Practice

Cumulative Review: Chapters 1-2

3. Phonics Vocabulary and Phonemes

Vocabulary

Phonemes

Consonant Phonemes-Pronunciation Key

Vowel-Phonemes-Pronunciation Key

Chapter 3: Practice

Cumulative Review: Chapters 1 to 3

4. Emergent Literacy and Phonics

Oral Language

Phoneme Awareness

Letter Names

Vision

Hearing

Visual Discrimination

Visual Discrimination Exercises

Auditory Discrimination

Auditory Awareness Exercises

Auditory Discrimination Exercises

Chapter 4: Practice

Cumulative Review: Chapter 1 to 4

5. Phonic Generalizations

Consonant Generalizations

Vowel Generalizations

Chapter 5: Practice

Cumulative Review Chapters 1 to 5

6. Teaching Consonants and Vowels

Consonants

Single Consonants

Consonant Blends (Clusters)

Consonant Digraphs

Vowels

Short-Long Vowel Sounds

Vowel Digraphs

R-Controlled Vowels

Schwa

Teaching Vowels Through Phonograms

Chapter 6: Practice

Cumulative Review: Chapters 1 to 6

7. Syllabication and Accenting

Chapter 7: Practice

Cumulative Review: Chapters 1 to 7

8. Diagnostic Teaching

General Principles of Diagnosis

Procedures for Diagnosing Phonics Skills

Observations

Informal Reading Inventory

Phonemic Awareness

Letter Names

Consonant Sounds

Vowel Sounds

Conclusions

Chapter 8: Practice

Cumulative Review: Chapters 1 to 8

9. Phonics Post-Test

Fill in the Blanks

True-False

Multiple Choice

Appendix: Answer Key

Glossary

References and Resources

Additional Resources

Supplemental Materials

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