| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| − | '''First Reader''' is a book written by [[Phyllis Schlafly]] to teach children how to read using [[phonics]].<ref>https://store.phyllisschlafly.com/product/first-reader/</ref> This inexpensive textbook has been remarkably successful at teaching 4 generations of students, many of whom went on to top colleges and graduate schools. | + | [[File:Phyllis Schlafly speaking at CPAC 1988 and William Rusher.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[Phyllis Schlafly]] speaking at CPAC in 1988]] |
| | + | '''First Reader''' is a book written by [[Phyllis Schlafly]] to teach children how to read using [[phonics]].<ref>https://store.phyllisschlafly.com/product/first-reader/</ref> This inexpensive, 165-page book has successfully taught 4 generations, many of whom went on to top colleges and professions (link below). |
| | + | |
| | + | Its advantages include: |
| | + | *large print, which makes a big helpful difference |
| | + | *colors to distinguish syllables, which is an immense aid |
| | + | *terrific mixture of poems, stories, and practice drills |
| | + | *a sprinkling of good vocabulary learning |
| | + | *colorful images early in the book to assist in learning |
| | + | *themes that include some conservative and religious messages, without overdoing it |
| | + | *concise: only 165 pages, which makes it very useful as a reference to repeatedly return to |
| | | | |
| | After ''[[Why Johnny Can't Read]]'' (1955) shocked [[American]]s at how [[liberal]]s were failing to teach children how to read in school, particularly [[public school]], Phyllis Schlafly embarked on a phonics-based approach and used it successfully for 60 years. | | After ''[[Why Johnny Can't Read]]'' (1955) shocked [[American]]s at how [[liberal]]s were failing to teach children how to read in school, particularly [[public school]], Phyllis Schlafly embarked on a phonics-based approach and used it successfully for 60 years. |
| Line 18: |
Line 28: |
| | | | |
| | Amid many familiar words presented in this book for first-time readers or reading improvement, a few of the words may be challenging for an average instructor to precisely define: | | Amid many familiar words presented in this book for first-time readers or reading improvement, a few of the words may be challenging for an average instructor to precisely define: |
| | + | *furlough (fɜr-low - a temporary, unpaid leave-of-absence from a job or the military, or sometimes a suspension of imprisonment for the prisoner to go home for a bit) (p. 142) |
| | *sop (SAHP - a conciliatory gift) (p. 9) | | *sop (SAHP - a conciliatory gift) (p. 9) |
| − | *pod (ˈpäd - a protective container in nature or in transportation vehicles such as planes or ships) (p. 13) | + | *pod (päd - a protective container in nature or in transportation vehicles such as planes or ships) (p. 13) |
| | + | *bower (ˈbou-(ə)r) - a nice little dwelling, or a cool place in the shade sheltered by tree branches or large plants/vines) (p. 84) |
| | + | *cadge (kaj) - "to obtain (something) for free often by persuading or imposing on another : sponge"<ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cadge</ref> (p. 109) |
| | + | *fledge (flej) - "of a young bird : to acquire the feathers necessary for flight or independent activity"<ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fledge</ref> (p. 109) |
| | + | *stile (stīl) - a few steps that allow people but typically not animals to climb over a wall or fence |
| | + | *trough (trȯf - a long and shallow container or ditch for animals to feed from, for food or water) (pp. 142-43) |
| | + | |
| | == See also == | | == See also == |
| | *[https://store.phyllisschlafly.com/product/first-reader/ First Reader] | | *[https://store.phyllisschlafly.com/product/first-reader/ First Reader] |
| Line 27: |
Line 44: |
| | [[category:education]] | | [[category:education]] |
| | [[category:phonics]] | | [[category:phonics]] |
| | + | [[category:vocabulary]] |