Robert M. Wilson, University of Maryland
MaryAnne Hall, Georgia State University

Published August, 1996 by Prentice Hall Career & Technology

Copyright 1997, 95 pp.
Paper
ISBN 0-13-249146-X

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Emphasizing the relationship between word analysis strategies and the language processing nature of reading, this practical, self-study guide helps prepare future teachers for their certification and/or competency tests by providing a strong foundation in basic phonics. With its combination of careful programming, numerous examples and exercises, and many self-checking opportunities, it is a true 'time-saver' - enabling students to master the concepts and terminology of word analysis with minimal instructor involvement.




Incorporates the latest research and developments in linguistics.
Examines the sound-letter relationships, the spelling patterns of the language, and the language processing strategies useful to children.
Assesses reading strategies so that the students get instruction in the needed areas and are not locked into instruction on material that they have already mastered.
Places emphasis on contextual situations in word analysis instruction, rather than isolated words.
Includes study/test questions, experiential exercises, and correlated readings.
NEW—A post self-check has been added.
NEW—Update of bibliographic information.
NEW—Revision of each entry to assure up-to-date information.
NEW—Addition of comprehensive, end-of-book post test.

What is Word Attack?
Self-Check on Word Attack.
Consonants.

Single Consonants. Consonant Blends (Clusters). Consonant Digraphs. Self-Check on Consonant Blends and Consonant Digraphs. Single Consonants Representing More Than One Sound. Silent Consonants.

Vowels.

Vowel Sounds. R-Controlled Vowels. Other Vowel Sounds. Diphthongs. Vowel Digraphs. Variant Vowel Digraphs. Vowel Generalizations. Self-Check on Vowel Generalizations.

Morphemic and Structural Analysis.

Adding Suffixes. Generalizations on Inflected Endings (Suffixes). Self-Check on Inflected Endings (Suffixes). Application of Inflected Ending (Suffix) Generalizations. Adding Prefixes. Prefix Generalization. Application of Prefix Generalization. Syllabication. Syllabication Generalizations. Self-Check on Syllabication. Use of Syllabication for Pronunciation. Pronunciation Generalizations. Self-Check on Pronunciation of Unfamiliar Words. Higher-order Spelling Patterns.

Context Cues.

Context in Word Attack. Using Context to Check Word Attack. Using Context with Other Word Attack Techniques. Using Context as a Basic Word Attack Technique to Determine Meaning. Limitations of the Use of Context Cues. Self-Check on Context Cues.

Using the Dictionary.

Locating Words in a Dictionary. Pronunciation. Determining Meaning. Spelling. Additional Information. Summary. Self-Check on Use of the Dictionary.

Post Self-Check on Word Attack.
A Final Perspective.
Bibliography

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