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Do you have students in your classroom who are unable to hear subtle differences between words such as "pen" and "pin, " who encouter difficulty rhyming words, blending sounds in isolation, or students who consistently substitute sounds like "chrain" for "train"? If so, Phonemic Awareness may be the missing component which will help these struggling students become more proficient readers! This field tested guide is developed for elementary teachers (PreK-3) who want to teach phonemic awareness as a prerequisite to reading and/or supplement the current reading curriculum. Special educators and speech clinicians will find this practical guide especially helpful as research indicates that deficits in phonemic awareness is often a major contributor to reading disabilities. In as little as 20 minutes a day, these easy-to-use lessons will benefit all students. These practical, all inclusive lessons incorporate an overview of phonemic awareness principles, 48 scripted lessons-ready for immediate use, 49 reproducible balckline masters, 3 progress charts to track student development and document achievement. Also appropriate for older students with learning disabilities who are unable to read.
