Published by: englishcology (Karma: 4552.52) on 26 September 2008 | Views: 5869
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This book is packed with photocopiable checklists, activities, recommendations for resources and tests, advice and suggestions for strategies and techniques that are instantly transferable to teaching environments. Written by one of the most well-regarded and experienced practitioners in the field, the author’s ‘hands-on’ experience makes this an indispensable teaching companion. It includes chapters on: • dispelling the myths about the existence of dyslexia and dyspraxia with help for early recognition • creating dyslexia-friendly environments • suggestions for establishing good home–school partnerships • when, why and how to teach synthetic and analytic phonics • essential principles and processes for teaching reading • a rationale for the most effective use of the different spelling methods • guidelines for developing confidence and overcoming difficulties for reluctant writers.
