Learn about the principles of English phonics in this easy to use reference pamphlet.  Learn about the differences between common bases and power bases.  Learn about shapers (consonants) and their effects on vowel sounds. 

"While the Power words of our language require the most amount of instructional time to learn, they receive the least amount of attention by textbook authors and classroom teachers" (page 13).

This is a nice reference pamphlet to complement your Sequential Spelling program.  This is also nice as an inservice handout for teacher conferences.

There are sections on:

• CVC words
• Vowels
• Short Vowels
• Long Vowels
• Other Vowels
• Shapers (Consonants)
• Special Shapers in Common and Power base words
• Special Shapers as Endings
• Observations about the relationship of spellings of consonant sounds (shapers) to reading and teaching.

Note: This pamphlet is available as part of The Teaching of Reading: A Continuum from Kindergarten through College (available as a free e-book for members).

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