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Sounds for Reading

by Frances James

Book Details

Publisher:Nelson Thornes
Published:1998
Pages:131
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Linked to the National Literacy Strategy, this classroom resource is designed to help teachers to develop the essential phonic skills that children need in order to become fluent readers. Practical activities and 86 worksheets focus on basic listening skills, an understanding of the difference between words and letters, the ability to hear separate syllables in words, learning to hear and generate rhymes and alliterations, learning about onsets and rhymes, learning to use analogy to help with re

Our Review

This practical classroom resource delivers exactly what educators need to build foundational phonic skills, offering 86 targeted worksheets that systematically develop everything from basic listening abilities to the more complex skill of using analogy for reading. The activities are directly linked to literacy standards, focusing on the crucial auditory distinctions between words and letters, hearing separate syllables, and generating rhymes and alliterations. It provides a clear, structured path from learning about onsets and rimes to applying that knowledge for fluent reading.

What makes this guide distinctive is its laser focus on the essential auditory processing that underpins reading fluency, moving beyond simple letter recognition to the sounds that form words. Teachers seeking a no-fuss, curriculum-aligned resource with ready-to-use materials will find immense value here, as it methodically builds the phonological awareness that is a proven predictor of later reading success. This is a solid, practical toolkit for any educator serious about laying a strong phonetic foundation.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education