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THE phonics book for teachers. Comprehensive information is given here for every spelling of every sound. For each spelling you find rules which govern it, exceptions to the rules, sample words to use for teaching the sound or spelling, etymological information, and more. Each sound is keyed to the Phonics Made Plain cards and chart. The Appendix also contains an excellent article concerning reading problems of the older student or adult.

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  • Hardcover: 342 pages
  • Publisher: Mott Media (MI) (December 1, 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0880621494
  • ISBN-13: 978-0880621496
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #231,849 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Homeschooler Review, August 14, 2000
By "none-given" (Prospect, PA USA) - See all my reviews
This is the only book you will ever need to teach spelling to your child. It is set up in such a way that you could easily teach different levels at the same time. Words that cover a specific spelling rule are divided into easy and more difficult word lists. Although it is meant as a reference, I use it as a source for spelling words and then add to it, any words that we are encountering in our reading material that follow the same rule we are learning or reviewing from the reference book. If you are familiar with the Spalding method but are turned off by the dry, uninspired approach, use this book as your word list as most of the words in Spalding are found on this list, and if not, they can be derived from words on this list. (I actually went through Spalding and the Wise Guide to see if this book would cover the words from those lists and it does. As I said, some words on the other lists are derivitives of words in this book. You simply take the root word and add prefixes, or suffixes to form a lot of other words. I find this book much easier to adapt to my other curriculum, as I can create my own lists and still cover the spellng rules.) The book does not insist on using the short i sound for y at the end of words like Spalding, and discusses in detail how stress changes the sound of vowels in certain words. The book is not phobic about using the terms long and short vowels, so you won't have to throw away any previous notions your child has about these to teach the vowel sounds as you do in Spalding. I can't rate this book highly enough.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional...The Most Complete Phonics/Spelling Book Ever, March 18, 2002
My only word of caution about this book is that it is intended for teachers. Don't let your child study independently from it (unless they are high-school age), or they may become confused. The reason is not because it is faulty in its presentation, but because it is so comprehensive that students may become frustrated with it.

Having said that upfront, I will also add that this is a magnificent phonics and spelling reference. The title uses the word "encyclopedia" and I believe that is the most appropriate description of its contents, and how to effectively use it with your child. The heart of the book is arranged alphabetically covering all the known rules for each letter and letter combinations. You will find introductory notes on each letter, an explanation of all the sounds that letter makes in the English language, and, if applicable, how that particular letter teams with others to make a new sound. You will also notice cross-references so you can easily find comparative sounds and notes. There is also a listing of words (beginning, intermediate and advanced) which work with each sound, exceptions,(if any), a total for the number of words in the English language that use that sound, and any spelling/phonetic rules which cover that sound. Like I said, this is an exhaustive reference tool that leaves no stone unturned.

Do yourself, and your student(s) a favor...BUY THIS BOOK! To do without it means hours of preparation and research on your end (not to mention potential learning gaps) that can be spent applying what is given to you here.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Spelling Finally Makes Sense!, December 8, 1999
By Kathy Gilmore (Washington State) - See all my reviews
This is my most valuable homeschool reference tool. As a naturally poor speller, I have learned a great deal. This book has helped me explain why a word is spelled the way it is, and to build spelling rules that students can really rely on.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An neat reference for teaching phonics
I have looked up several things that came up while teaching phonics (do English words end in c?)so I could better explain them to my daughter. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ellen Musco

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful Little Resource
I started homeschooling and this seems to be one book that everyone suggests you need. So I got it. And it sat on my shelf for a very long time. Read more
Published 6 months ago by apoem

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource (but not for everyone)
For intermediate to advanced phonics, Bishop's text is a great resource, but it's not for every reading teacher. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Loquatious

5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY Recommmended for any family with children learning to SPELL!!!
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It unravels the mystery of the so-called unexplainably strange ways of spelling so many of our English words. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The ABC's and All Their Tricks
Seldom is it possible to find an extensive list of specific 'unusual' information about our language. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Marilyn A. Bradbury

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic spelling book--best proponent for phonetics
This book is fascinating and will it will be highly valuable in planning spelling lessons. It is the ultimate resource for the wisdom of teaching phonetics.
Published on July 26, 2006 by Kathleen R. Pickett

5.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting resource!
I liked the information this book offered, particularly because I believe it would be helpful to anybody teaching children--educators, parents, tutors, etc. Read more
Published on February 25, 2006 by Heidi the Homeschool Mom

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
If you are a language and pronunciation nerd, like I am, A Home-school parent or an English Teacher, you will appreciate this book. Read more
Published on September 21, 2005 by Andrew Cox

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Phonics Reference
Research has proven time and again the efficacy of teaching phonics for reading. Children who learn to decode words are equipped to decode the meanings of sentences which the... Read more
Published on September 3, 2005 by K. Atwood

5.0 out of 5 stars About to buy my 4th copy
This book is great for scholars of the English language. The author has classified words by phonetic spelling, explains exceptions to rules, states how many words fit a spelling... Read more
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