Teach your child four consonant sounds and one vowel and he or she will be able to read the first story! Teach another sound and read a new story. This unique step-by-step method of teaching reading gives instant success to even the most reluctant readers. Phonics instruction is brief, focused on only a few sounds at a time, and strongly supported with practice reading decodable stories that students enjoy. The lessons build students' confidence along with their reading ability, helping them become skilled and independent readers. This approach works well for all students, especially for beginning readers and students who have not had success with other methods. The 90 stories and accompanying skills lessons take students up to a beginning third grade reading level. A carefully sequenced list of recommended books helps older students go on to reach a fourth to sixth grade reading level. Most students are able to complete the program in just four months, with 15 to 30 minutes of instruction per day. A spelling game is included to help students develop accurate spelling skills. The simple, clear instructions in each lesson are easy for any parent, teacher, or tutor to follow. Sound Bytes Reading is easy to understand and easy to teach. It produces amazing results for beginning readers, struggling readers, and English Language Learners. Sound Bytes Reading is a dynamic way to teach your students how to read.

This bestselling book introduces you to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. Providing vital reading for audio students and trainee engineers, this guide is ideal for anyone concerned with audio, sound and recording who wants a really good grounding in theory and industry practice. Now with numerous updates, including a new chapter on sound quality, expanded information on sequencing and synchronization, and updated chapters on digital audio, loudspeakers and mixers. * Best-selling text provides more than an introduction to audio and sound recording in an easily digestible format. * "Fact Files" give succinct information on the areas covered, addressing key points to aid the learning process * Covers the latest digital recording technology, formats, and computer based interfaces * Stereo and surround sound principles described in detail

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