THE definitive phonics book for teachers. Comprehensive information is given here for every spelling of every sound. For each spelling you find rules which govern it, exceptions to the rules, sample words to use for teaching the sound or spelling, etymological information, and more. Each sound is keyed to the Phonics Made Plain cards and chart. The Appendix also contains an excellent article concerning reading problems of the older student or adult.

Letter Names and Letter Sounds -- Two Styles of Spelling -- Syllables -- Root Words and Longer Words -- Vowel Sounds and Vowel Letters -- "Long" and "Short" -- Vowel Teams -- Silent Vowel Letters -- Consonant Sounds and Consonant Letters -- Unvoiced, Voiced and Nasal Consonants -- Hard and Soft C and G -- Consonant Teams -- Consonant Blends -- Silent Consonants -- Homonyms and Spelling Options.