Literature Links to Phonics: A Balanced Approach; Grades K-3

Integrate phonics skills and high-frequency word recognition with reading of authentic texts. Durica shows you how knowledge of phonics and sight recognition of high-frequency words can be used to support and strengthen the cross-checking system of fluent readers who employ all three cueing systems of language-meaning (semantics), structure (syntax), and visual information (graphophonics). An annotated bibliography notes each book's special features, such as reading level, genre, illustrations, or use in the content areas. A writing/spelling connection suggests ways to apply phonetic skills to specific areas of literacy development, and a sample lesson concludes each individual section. The book also contains a list of high-frequency words, followed by a section of suggested independent follow-up activities. Grades K-3.