Making Sense of Sounds and Scribbles: How to Teach Reading to Teens

Bring the benefits of the Science of Reading into the middle and high school classroom. Making Sense of Sounds and Scribbles is specifically designed for English teachers who weren’t trained in teaching reading but who want to make a positive impact on their students’ literacy acceleration. By using this “work-through-book” you can help your middle and high school English students struggling to decode the English language. It’s designed specifically for your busy secondary classroom schedule. Making Sense of Sounds and Scribbles covers the sounds and the letters representing those sounds (phonemes and graphemes) one at a time. There is a dedicated space for students to take notes and write examples. It’s the perfect setup for quick, explicit, and structured mini-lessons to align with the English class curriculum and pacing calendar. By teaching each sound and the letters that represent those sounds explicitly, you pave the way for your students to become better readers and writers. You can empower your secondary students to read with confidence, expand their vocabulary, and master the art of reading and spelling. Why choose Making Sense of Sounds and Scribbles? Supports an explicit reading instruction model. Can be used alongside any English curriculum. Middle and high school schedule-friendly. Uses images that are teen-appropriate Social media support for you as you become the best literacy teacher your students have ever had. Get your students on the path to literary excellence today.