"The most common words for teaching reading, writing, and spelling."--Page 4 of cover.

"English is so illogical!" It is generally believed that English is a language of exceptions. For many, learning to spell and read is frustrating. For some, it is impossible... especially for the 29% of Americans who are functionally illiterate. But what if the problem is not the language itself, but the rules we were taught? What if we could see the complexity of English as a powerful tool rather than a hindrance? --Denise Eide Uncovering the Logic of English challenges the notion that English is illogical by systematically explaining English spelling and answering questions like "Why is there a silent final E in have, large, and house?" and "Why is discussion spelled with -sion rather than -tion?" With easy-to-read examples and anecdotes, this book describes: - the phonograms and spelling rules which explain 98% of English words - how English words are formed and how this knowledge can revolutionize vocabulary development - how understanding the reasons behind English spelling prevents students from needing to guess The author's inspiring commentary makes a compelling case that understanding the logic of English could transform literacy education and help solve America's literacy crisis. Thorough and filled with the latest linguistic and reading research, Uncovering the Logic of English demonstrates why this systematic approach should be as foundational to our education as 1+1=2.

SPECTRUM Sight Words Grade 1 Excellent Tool for Beginning Readers! • Based on Fry’s Instant Sight Words • Fluency, Reading, and Writing Practice • Cloze Activities • Sight Word Sentence Strips • Sight Word Flashcards Spectrum, our best-selling workbook series, provides quality educational activities that meet students’ needs for learning achievement and success. Spectrum Sight Words Grade 1 helps young learners master the high-frequency words that commonly appear in any text with practice using: • Cloze activities • Word discrimination activities • Sight word sentence strips • Sight word flashcards

The no-prep reproducibles in this foundational series offer children super-fun ways to practice essential skills--first by tracing and writing, then by completing age-perfect puzzles.

Jumpstart reading success with this irresistible collection of 125 little books that introduce and reinforce the first 50 must-know sight words! Each set includes a sturdy storage box stocked with 5 copies of 25 delightful tales each presenting 2 high-frequency words in a predictable format. The companion teaching guide includes activities, reproducible practice pages, easy assessment forms and mini-book versions of all 25 tales. That's everything you need to help every child learn how to read and write these key words once and for all.

Help your child strengthen early reading skills with the Words to Know: Sight Words for first grade workbook. This 320-page resource helps children work toward independent reading through sight word repetition and fun, engaging activities. Words to Know: Sight Words includes a bonus set of flash cards for hands-on practice. This workbook features plenty of activities, including color and trace, stories, hidden pictures, word puzzles, games, and more. Packed with colorful and engaging activities, the Words to Know series helps children master the most important words for reading success. Each page features easy-to-do activities that promote instant word recognition and reading comprehension. All of the workbooks include flash cards to reinforce skills. Give your child essential practice for school success with the Words to Know series