Plan of Work for the Progressive Road to Reading (Classic Reprint)

Georgine Burchill, William L. Ettinger

ISBN 10: 1332813801 / ISBN 13: 9781332813803

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a progressive method of teaching reading to beginners based on the idea that true reading skills are developed through a wholesome relationship to the written word, that a child learns to read not simply for the ability to identify words, but to comprehend complete thoughts. The author emphasizes the importance of first capturing a childā s imagination with interesting stories, and using these stories as the stimulus for teaching word recognition, phonetics, and ultimately the process of building an expansive vocabulary. Through the systematic immersion in both the written and auditory aspects of language, this method seeks to connect learning with personal experience to make the process of learning to read a joyful and natural one. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332813803_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Plan of Work for the Progressive Road to Reading (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332813801
• ISBN 13: 9781332813803
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • English Language

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Synopsis

Discover a practical approach to teaching reading that blends phonics, speech, and real storytelling.

This book presents a structured method called the Progressive Road to Reading. It explains how to engage a child’s imagination with stories, then build strong reading skills step by step—from listening and speaking to recognizing words and linking sounds with letters. The guidance emphasizes clear pronunciation, visual and auditory connections, and a classroom rhythm that supports steady progress through a carefully arranged sequence of stories and activities.

• How to start with oral storytelling to spark interest and comprehension.
• Techniques for teaching phonics before phonetics to reinforce sound and sight basics.
• Strategies for linking spoken language, written words, and the pictures that accompany them.
• A practical plan for pacing, reviewing, and advancing through graded reading materials.

Ideal for teachers and parents seeking a concrete, field-tested approach to helping young readers progress confidently.