No Nonsense Phonics Skills Teacher Book 1
#1 in No Nonsense Phonics Skills Series
What’s inside...
The series of nine No Nonsense Phonics Skills books provides a comprehensive step-by-step method of teaching reading, handwriting and spelling in the English language. Debbie Hepplewhite guides the learner and the teacher through a series of carefully designed systematic phonics routines to master the complex English Alphabetic Code. Each book is rich in content providing phonics instruction and exercises with 'cumulative' code, words and texts - developing language comprehension and building up knowledge of 'spelling word banks'. High-frequency and tricky words, and additional letter/s-sound correspondences, are drip-fed into the teaching and learning sequence of the 109 included 'Mini Stories'. No Nonsense Phonics Skills: Provides systematic and rigorous phonics teaching and practice with a rich vocabulary, teaches handwriting linked to the alphabet and to the English alphabetic code, applies and extends phonics to reading and writing cumulative texts, developing language comprehension at the same time, includes high-frequency and tricky words, and builds up spelling word banks, covers the national curriculum requirements for phonics and spelling in Years 1 and 2, involves and engages the learner fully and routinely in formative assessment. No Nonsense Phonics Skills Book 1 covers the following graphemes: s,a, t, i, p, n, c, k, -ck, e, h, r, th. This teacher edition contains additional guidance for the phonics hand routines, the sound-dash and spelling answers, and examples of comprehension questions for all the Mini Stories.
Discussion points
What sounds did you notice the most in this book, and why do you think they're important?
Can you think of words that start with the same sound? Let's list them together!
How do you think understanding these sounds helps you read better?
Which new words did we learn today, and what do they mean?
How do you feel when you recognize words and sounds by yourself?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child by showing enthusiasm for the sounds and words they learn. Engage in frequent practice by revisiting sounds, and praise their efforts to boost their confidence. Create a relaxed reading environment where emphasis is on fun and exploration of sounds. Use everyday situations to point out sounds and words, making the learning process lively and relevant.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sound-letter correspondence
Explanation: The book utilizes phonics-based instruction to help children understand the relationship between sounds and the letters that represent them.
Real-World Application: This understanding aids children in decoding words while reading, enhancing their reading fluency and comprehension in daily activities such as reading books, instructions, or signage.
Example Lesson: Segmenting and Blending
Explanation: Through interactive activities, children learn how to break down words into their constituent sounds and blend them together to form words.
Real-World Application: These skills are essential for spelling and reading accuracy, supporting children in writing class assignments, notes, and even in crafting their stories.
Example Lesson: Building vocabulary
Explanation: As children decode new words using phonics, their vocabulary expands, which is reinforced through repetitive practice within the book.
Real-World Application: An improved vocabulary enriches a child’s communication skills, allowing them to express themselves more clearly and understand others better in everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Developing confidence in reading
Explanation: The structured, step-by-step approach of the book helps children progressively master reading skills, boosting their confidence.
Real-World Application: This self-assurance can motivate children to explore more complex texts, participate in classroom reading activities, and enjoy reading as a leisure activity.
Example Lesson: Cognitive skills enhancement
Explanation: Engaging with phonics challenges children's minds to think analytically and improves their problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: These enhanced cognitive skills are applicable in solving math problems, understanding science concepts, and navigating technology, all of which are vital in modern education settings.