PAGES: 309 pp.

The Phonics First series has been written specifically for pre-readers and beginnin g readers (suggested age 4 – 6). The series is carefully structure d to develop phonemic awareness – the ability to identify individu al sounds in words as well as the ability to blend sounds into meaningfu l words.

The Phonics First Teacher Resource Book provides all the information you will need to use the Phonics First series successfully.

Features include:

• an overview of the techniques for effective phonics instruction
• classroom aids and recording she ets able to be photocopy
• reproductions of all of the activity p ages in the series with answers marked for easy student monitoring
• practical suggestions and lesson plans for successful teaching.

The Phonics First Teacher Resource Book has been designed as a user-friendly resource for all reading teachers.

The Reading Fre edom 2000 Diagnostic Handbook should be used to place students at the co rrect level in the program. In order to work successfully with the Phoni cs First Activity Books, teachers should refer to the Phonics First Teac her Resource Book and monitor student progress with the Phonics First Ac hievement Tests.