Why Thomas Can Read [microform] : A Complete Tutorial. Prevents & Remedies Reading Disabilities / Kenneth E. McCarthy
- Bib ID:
- 5672413
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- McCarthy, Kenneth E
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 2000
- 200 p.
- ISBN:
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- 9780970320506
- 0970320507
- Summary:
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This book discusses the background and origins of reading problems, including poor reading instruction and frustrations of different instructional methods. The book presents a complete method for teaching basic skills needed in reading. Part 1 (What Every Parent Should Know about Learning To Read) contains the chapters: "Does My Child Have a Reading Problem?"; "Thomas and the Hornbook"; "Why Reading Problems Aren't Recognized at School"; "Reading Readiness"; and "Testing Results." Part 2 (The McCarthy Method--A Complete Tutorial) includes the chapters: "The Alphabet"; "Spelling and Phonics--A Syllable at a Time"; "Associating Spelling with Reading"; "Introduction to Syllabication"; "Syllabication Exercises"; "Basic Skill Review"; "Mechanics of Reading"; "Developing Speed and Comprehension"; "Stories for Beginning Readers"; and "Reinforcing Basic Skills." (Contains 39 references. Appendixes contain information on reading habits of Polynesian children from Tonga, a reading questionnaire check sheet, and a sample lesson plan sheet.) (EF)
- Notes:
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- Availability: Basic Foundation Press, 1140 Hidden Oaks Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025 ($32.50). Online at http://www.whythomascanread.com.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
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- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2000
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