Teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics in Primary Schools

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Teaching Systematic Synthetic Phonics in Primary Schools is written by Wendy Jolliffe and published by Learning Matters. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1473927005 (ISBN 10) and 9781473927001 (ISBN 13).

Systematic synthetic phonics is a key strategy in the teaching of reading. This text supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS in how to use phonics effectively. It explores what works in phonics teaching, and why. It begins with the subject knowledge that underpins effective teaching and goes on to explore pedagogy from the early years to Key Stage 2. The book includes a review of different popular phonics programmes, set against the DfE (2011) criteria for high-quality phonics teaching. This second edition has been updated in line with the new National Curriculum, includes new guidance on the Year 1 phonics screening check and new lessons ideas and practical guidance for teaching phonics.