Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, and Word Analysis for Teachers: An Interactive Tutorial

In this practical guide, pre-service teachers get the information they need to understand phonemic awareness, phonics, and word analysis and in-service teachers get a helpful approach to updating their knowledge, preparing for teacher certification, or studying for competency tests. The book’s self-paced tutorial format enables readers to study the material independently and check their knowledge throughout.

Written by leading experts in the field of literacy instruction and technology in literacy teaching and learning, the book provides essential information about a wide range of word analysis strategies including phonic generalizations with high utility, morphemic and structural analysis, and the use of context.

Helpful chapter prefaces set the stage by introducing the topic to be covered, contextualizing the topic within the broader mission of reading instruction, explaining the topic’s importance, and providing appropriate background knowledge, thereby helping to prepare the reader for topic being presented.