Learning to Read 5
Back to Basics - The Methods That Work
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Learning to Read 5 — Back to Basics
The Methods That Work
The final level of the Learning to Read – Back to Basics program, designed to take your child from confident reader to independent word-solver — able to work out the pronunciation of any word, even ones they've never seen before.
This level builds on everything learned in Learning to Read 4 and introduces the tools real readers rely on for life:
Sound signs (phonetic symbols) — learn to read dictionary pronunciation guides, so any unfamiliar word can be sounded out with confidence
The 44 Speech Sounds Chart — a complete reference for every sound in English and the many ways it can be spelled
Syllables — how to break words apart (and where to break them at the end of a line) for smoother, more accurate reading
Primary and secondary accent — understanding stress patterns so longer words are pronounced correctly
Root words, prefixes and suffixes — the word-building blocks that unlock the meaning of longer, more complex words
How history shaped English spelling — a plain-language look at why English spelling works the way it does
Dictionary skills — practical, hands-on comparisons of Australian and American dictionaries, so your child can use any dictionary with ease
Includes practice exercises, answer keys, and guided games throughout — plus companion decks (Word Building: Prefixes, Roots and Suffixes) available separately for hands-on drilling.
By the end of this level, your child has completed the full reading program and has everything they need to read fluently, spell confidently, and keep learning independently.
Part of the Learning to Read – Back to Basics phonics program by Marcia Reid.