Phonics Phacts (Paperback)

by Kenneth S. Goodman (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
“The text provides information to help both teachers and parents understand the topic of phonics so they may better evaluate the conflicting views on this issue which affect today's classrooms.”–Kansas Journal of Reading

Product Description
In Phonics Phacts, Ken Goodman helps teachers and parents understand phonics better so that they can feel more comfortable in evaluating conflicting views about it.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann (November 17, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0435088106
• ISBN-13: 978-0435088101
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #656,900 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational!, August 2, 1999

By A Customer

In this book, Ken Goodman explains phonics and phonology in a straight forward and conversational manner. The book grows out of 35 years of observing and researching readers and writers. Goodman describes the role of the phonics in meaning construction. Goodman explains how young children develop these understandings through reading and writing, and how the miscues (mistakes) children make reveal these understandings. For language lovers, there are many interesting "phacts" about how written language works. An enlightened book, well researched and documented. Every reading teacher should read it. A great alternative for states requiring courses in Phonics. Read it. Then buy On Reading. Goodman is an inspiration to us all.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phonics reading that is fun (Can you believe it?), December 11, 1999

By A Customer

Would you ever believe that reading a book about phonics could be fun? Well, here it is. This book is packed with all sorts of interesting facts (phacts) and activities which help the reader understand the role of phonics. Yes, after reading this one, order ON READING and read that one as well!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An clear explanation about phonics' role in reading., January 13, 1999

By A Customer

This is a useful little book for teachers. It helped me understand the relationship between phonics and phonology. With this understanding I now have a clearer picture of what and how to teach phonics and its place in reading instruction. I am appalled that the Toronto reviewer took this forum to attack Goodman rather than discuss the book and information in it. There would be many who might disagree with some of Goodman's ideas, however until one reads this book how can one know. I found it gave me useful background information and ideas. I dont have to agree with everything in it.