Spectrum Phonics, Grade 2

Spectrum Phonics combines four important skill strands—phonics, structural analysis, vocabulary, and dictionary skills—so your students build the skills they need to become better readers.

Four types of lesson pages offer thorough, clearly focused, systematic skills practice. That means you can focus on just the skills that need work.

Spectrum Phonics is easy for students to use independently. Although phonics may be an important part of a reading program, sometimes there just isn’t enough time to do it all. That's why this book offers uncomplicated lessons your children can succeed with on their own.

• A variety of activities to build skills and comprehension while preparing young learners for standardized tests.

• Practice in skills and topics that encourage creativity and build confidence by making reading fun.

• Easy-to-understand directions.

• Perforated pages for easy removal.

Mercer Mayer – writer and illustrator for Little Critter First Readers, as well as Little Critter Spectrum began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966 and since that time, he has published over 300 titles. Open almost any of the award-winning author/illustrator’s books, and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters.

“Most of my books are about things that happened to me when I was a little kid,” says Mercer. “Now that I’m a big kid, I write about things that happen now, especially with my own children. They always help remind me of what it was like.”

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mercer Mayer spent his childhood hunting lizards and snakes in the swamps near his home. During his teenage years, he attended the Honolulu Academy of Arts. He later received additional training at the Art Students League in New York City. Upon completion of his studies, he set out with pen and ink to write and illustrate a collection of children’s book, reflecting many of the adventures he experienced as a child.