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Why Johnny Can't Read? by Rudolf Flesch

Why Johnny Can't Read?

And What You Can Do About It

Rudolf Flesch

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · January 7, 1986

The classic book on phonics--the method of teaching recommended by the U.S. Department of Education.

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A practical case for phonics, with guidance for teaching children to read at home.
Themes
Phonics-based reading instruction, Teaching children to read at home
Genres
Teaching Reading & Phonics, Home Schooling, Parents in Schools

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The classic book on phonics--the method of teaching recommended by the U.S. Department of Education. Contains complete materials and instructions on teaching children to read at home.

Phonics at Home

A practical case for phonics, with guidance for teaching children to read at home.

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  • A closer look at phonics as a reading-teaching method
  • Materials and instructions for teaching children to read at home

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  • A focused guide to phonics
  • Complete materials and instructions for home teaching

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Teaching Reading & Phonics98%
Home Schooling28%
Parents in Schools20%

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Authors
Rudolf Flesch
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 7, 1986
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Phonics-based reading instruction · Teaching children to read at home
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