Making Sense of Phonics (3rd Edition): The Hows and Whys

Now in a revised and updated third edition incorporating a decade of additional
research and classroom experience, this book has helped over 100,000 primary-grades
teachers understand and successfully apply the science of reading in phonics
instruction. Isabel L. Beck and Mark E. Beck present innovative approaches to
assessing and teaching letter–sound relationships, blending, Word Building,
multisyllabic decoding, fluency, and more. A wealth of reproducible forms and word
lists can be copied from the book or downloaded and printed; the companion website
also features supplemental word lists, word and syllable cards, and 30 illustrated
Syllasearch stories. Engaging teacher anecdotes and end-of-chapter "Your Turn"
activities enhance the book's utility as a professional development resource and course
text.

New to This Edition
*Chapter on the key role of phonics in today's literacy programs - with a focus on what
is needed for high-quality instruction aligned with the science of reading.
*Chapter on extending Word Building instruction to small groups and individual

•Bestselling science-of-reading resource with over 100,000 in print, now revised and
updated–– 25% new material includes 2 new chapters.
•Renowned authors now tackle new topics like whether standard phonics programs are
effective and why phonics alone isn't enough.
•The book's unique Syllasearch activities have been substantially reorganized based on
a decade of refinement in real classrooms.
•A classic for teachers of kids ages 5 to 8 (K–3), with dozens of reproducible and
downloadable tools.

*Extensive revision of the Syllasearch activity for decoding multisyllabic words.
*Expanded reproducible and downloadable tools, including enhanced Word Building
lists, new Syllasearch lists (with teaching tips), and eight new Syllasearch stories.
Contributor Bio
Isabel L. Beck, PhD, University of Pittsburgh (Emerita)
Mark E. Beck, MEd, Manchester Academic Charter School, Pittsburgh