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Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons: Revised and Updated Second Edition Paperback – June 15, 1986

• Print length 420 pages
• Language English
• Publisher Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
• Publication date June 15, 1986
• Dimensions 8.38 x 1 x 11 inches
• ISBN-10 0671631985
• ISBN-13 978-0671631987
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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster; First Edition (June 15, 1986)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0671631985
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671631987
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.38 x 1 x 11 inches
• #1 in Family Activity
• #3 in Reading & Phonics Teaching Materials
• #3 in Early Childhood Education

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Phyllis haddox.

Dr. Phyllis Haddox, is co-author of Teach Your Child To Read In 100 Easy Lessons with Siegfried Engelmann (1931-2019, originator of the Direct Instruction programs and teaching approach) and Elaine Bruner. Dr. Haddox has fully revised, expanded and updated the book for its second edition. On her website, www.startreading.com, she has made available FREE her VIDEOS (segments for training, demonstration, and information) and printable SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL (sounds cards, word cards, progress chart, and much more) that she created for Teach Your Child To Read In 100 Easy Lessons. (Her videos may also be seen on YouTube.)

Phyllis began her career in education as a classroom teacher and then reading specialist in California. Later at the University of Oregon, she provided hands-on training to undergraduate and graduate students in supervisory, teaching and management techniques. As an educational consultant she worked extensively in the United States (including Hawaii), Canada, and the Caribbean directly with students (preschool through college level), teachers, administrators and parents. She provided needs assessment, evaluated curriculum implementation, and designed management and teacher support systems for schools, districts, and agencies. Nationally and internationally she has been a workshop presenter who trained thousands of teachers and paraprofessionals (including tutors) to use Direct Instruction techniques and programs. Some tutors created their own very successful business after learning from her how to use Teach Your Child To Read In 100 Easy Lessons. In addition to Teach Your Child To Read In 100 Easy Lessons, she co-authored with Engelmann Thinking Basics and Concept Applications (published by McGraw-Hill as part of the Corrective Reading Series). Dr. Haddox assisted in the development of science and mathematics laserdisc series and has produced more than 20 reading training videos. Dr. Haddox has also worked as an instructional design consultant for the Mayo Clinic on training videos and for author, Barbara Sher, for two of her books (Live the Life You Love and It's Never Too Late, If You Start Now).

Dr. Haddox was the Director of the University of Oregon's Direct Instruction Model of the federally-funded Follow Through Project. This project has been called the "largest education experiment ever conducted." It provided a broad range comparison of 13 major educational approaches used in 170 communities with 75,000 children each year. Data was collected by Stanford Research Institute and analyzed by Abt Associates. The result of the comparison was that students in the U of O's Direct Instruction Model achieved the highest performance level in language, reading, math, and spelling as well as emotional well-being. Project sites managed by Phyllis were labeled "exemplary” by the United States Office of Education's Joint Dissemination/Review Panel.

Phyllis is actively retired and lives in Eugene, Oregon. She responds to inquires and testimonials (from her website, www.startreading.com) and volunteers with non-profit organizations. She enjoys interacting with family and friends, learning, reading, and gardening.

Elaine Bruner

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Siegfried Engelmann

Siegfried “Zig” Engelmann (1931-2019) was professor emeritus of education at the University of Oregon and the primary architect of the Direct Instruction (DI) programs, an approach based on the principles originated in the Bereiter-Engelmann Preschool in the late 1960s. Engelmann was the senior author of more than 100 curricula using DI principles and numerous other articles and books. He had a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Illinois and an honorary doctorate from the Psychology Department of Western Michigan University. He was the 1994 recipient of the Fred S. Keller Award from the American Psychological Association’s Division of Experimental Analysis of Behavior. In 2000 the journal Remedial and Special Education named him as one of the 54 most influential people in the history of special education, and in 2002 the Council of Scientific Society Presidents awarded him the 2002 Award of Achievement in Education Research.

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Customers find the book useful and motivating. They also say the lessons are intuitive and well-laid out. Readers say the short lessons are attention-grabbing and easy to teach. They say the book starts at a reasonable pace and gradually grows longer as proficiency increases. Customers describe the book as fun, triumphant, and nicely animated with music. However, some find the lessons monotonous and uncomfortable. They report typos and odd lessons. Opinions are mixed on the visual design, with some finding it good and others boring.

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Customers find the book very effective and thorough, and say it's worth every minute. They also say it’s a good base resource for teaching children to read. Readers also mention that the introduction is worth reading, and the lessons are scripted. They say the book includes many easy activities that help kids develop alphabet recognition.

"...He was stunned. I was stunned. The method works , everyone. It is monotonous and repetitive, but it works...." Read more

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Customers find the lessons intuitive, manageable, and brilliant yet common sense. They also say the book is well-laid out and has a system that works. Customers also say it's a very nice book, especially if English is a second language.

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"...There’s also a writing section included in each lesson , but we use this book only for reading instruction, and have never used the writing...." Read more

"...Provides detailed scripts if you need them, but the lessons are pretty intuitive as it is. One of the best educational resource purchases I've made." Read more

"...is a single sound in his mind, as are "s" and "h." The notation caused us no problem at all , and I only mention it because another reviewer found..." Read more

Customers find the book's method has truly taught comprehension, and it's helpful for any child having difficulty reading. They also say it eliminates frustration, confusion, and stubborn moments during reading practice. Readers say the book gives them confidence, and their penmanship has improved dramatically.

"...-We read each word "Lesson XX", e.g. "Lesson 45". It's a great way to teach counting in the double digits, she has picked up the pattern already,..." Read more

"...He didn't know any but a few letters. He's bright and motivated , especially when things interest him (hello, knowing 100 dinosaurs by name), and he..." Read more

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"This book is fantastic for helping struggling readers get a better handle on phonics...." Read more

Customers like the beginning of the book. They say their child is progressing extremely fast, and the lessons challenge them to slow down and think. They also mention that the lessons are 15-20 minutes long at most, and gradually grow longer as proficiency increases.

"...This book is very quick . You can knock out lessons in 10-15 minutes once you've gotten the hang of them...." Read more

"...This means your child accelerates smoothly , and you won't push her/him off that cliff by suddenly tossing in something that completely baffles the..." Read more

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"...st are the hardest ones for her to say clearly, and this book helps her slow down and say each sound correctly...." Read more

Customers find the book fun, interactive, and exciting. They also say the reward is motivating and makes them laugh. Customers also mention that the book is nicely animated with music and that it makes them relate better to reading.

"...And now that the words are easy for him, the excitement is there , and he's much more able to sit through a whole lesson- sometimes even asks for..." Read more

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"...These are nicely animated with music , and kids tend to get them completely absorbed into their brains in a big hurry, making the opening stages of..." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the visual design of the book. Some find it looks good, while others say it's boring and boring. They also mention that the book contains red wording and symbols that make their child unhappy.

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Customers find the book monotonous, repetitive, and boring. They also say the lessons may seem repetitive in the beginning, but don't skip them. Readers also mention that the book does not teach enough rules and does not spend enough time educating the teacher. They feel the book is irritating, dull, and physically uncomfortable.

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"... Reading each story twice is too tedious . He doesn't have the motor skills to write, etc...." Read more

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