Discussion 2 The Alphabetic Principle

As Section 8.1 of your text states, the most important visual literacy component of learning to read is the alphabetic principle (Coats, 2013).  This understanding that words consist of letters that correspond to sounds must be taught explicity.  After viewing the video The Alphabetic Principle and reading Chapter 8 of your text, you will discuss ways in which you can use the alphabetic principle in your teaching, and then you will conduct a book review.

Select a book that teaches sight words.

Discuss ways in which we use the alphabetic principle in our classrooms or daily lives.  Use the video for examples.  Then, provide the title and author of the book, and give a brief overview, discuss how the book meets a book about teaching sight words.  Identify ways you can use the book in your classroom to reinforce your a book that teach sight words.