The Phonics Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to phonics by outlining the 44 sounds of English and how they work with its 26 letters to make reading and writing happen. Having a strong knowledge base around these sounds and patterns puts every teacher at an advantage for teaching and assessing how students apply the “code” when they read and write and can amplify their skillful phonics instruction, regardless of the curricular program used. This knowledge also provides a roadmap for understanding and supporting students who might be struggling in reading or writing, thus providing real-time assessment. Lifting print from the page is an essential skill for all readers and providing both instruction and practice are critical. To support this, The Phonics Handbook includes six easy-to-use application routines that, once established, can: · enhance any instructional phonics program · extend instruction with opportunities for students to apply what they’ve learned · serve as