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# The ABC's and All Their Tricks

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The ABC’s and All Their Tricks by Margaret M. Bishop - The Complete Reference Book of Phonics and Spelling. Learn All About Spelling Rules, Grammar, and Master The English Language. [Margaret M. Bishop] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The ABC’s and All Their Tricks by Margaret M. Bishop - The Complete Reference Book of Phonics and Spelling. Learn All About Spelling Rules, Grammar, and Master The English Language.

Review: Great for anyone who hopes to help a youngster become not only a great reader, but a great speller as well! - This is a scholarly work, and a godsend for a reading tutor, a homeschooling parent, or for anyone who hopes to help a youngster become not only a great reader, but a great speller as well. Similar to the founder of "Weight Watchers" (who drew from publicly-available studies as the diet's basis) this author has crafted a system using mainly government documents as her resource. She combed through crucial studies which proved, beyond a doubt, that English is, indeed, primarily phonetic -- which so many people often argue, endlessly, is NOT true! She cleverly groups her examples by age-appropriateness, making it oh-so-easy for a teacher to postpone any potentially confusing exceptions until the student is older. The resulting strong foundation, thus created, encourages a student rather than DIScouraging -- I love it! She also presented the clearest explanation I've ever read as to the function of vowels and consonants, and their initial roles in the ancient Latin language. Leaving no stone unturned, she explores each and every sound in our spoken language, and how that sound translates to the written word. I was especially captivated (not to mention profoundly saddened) by her section on Dr. Orton and his studies on dyslexia, and how few TRULY dyslexic individuals he came across -- as opposed to those he was able to remedy simply by returning to this basic phonetic method of instruction. I refer to this book often in my private tutoring, as I face more and more "whole language" students, of varying ages, who resort to word-guessing and have no idea how the individual letters relate to sounds. How can such a student properly decode a difficult S.A.T./A.C.T reading section, if crucial words are being misconstrued and misinterpreted? Phonics taught everyone from pioneers to American presidents, and lasted for 1500 years, until 20th-century beliefs tried to turn the whole educational system on its head, IMHO. This book now joins "Why Johnny Can't Read", and "Why Johnny STILL Can't Read" among my treasured tomes. Thank you, Margaret M. Bishop -- you have helped many, as you must know!
Review: Homeschool essential - This is a super good book with all the reasons why our language is the way it is and how to teach your children.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #83,076 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Language Experience Approach to Teaching #13 in Phonetics & Phonics Reference #3,365 in Textbooks (Special Features Stores) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,087) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 1 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0880621494 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0880621496 |
| Item Weight  | 1.2 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 352 pages |
| Publication date  | January 12, 1986 |
| Publisher  | Mott Media |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for anyone who hopes to help a youngster become not only a great reader, but a great speller as well!
*by D***A on April 20, 2015*

This is a scholarly work, and a godsend for a reading tutor, a homeschooling parent, or for anyone who hopes to help a youngster become not only a great reader, but a great speller as well. Similar to the founder of "Weight Watchers" (who drew from publicly-available studies as the diet's basis) this author has crafted a system using mainly government documents as her resource. She combed through crucial studies which proved, beyond a doubt, that English is, indeed, primarily phonetic -- which so many people often argue, endlessly, is NOT true! She cleverly groups her examples by age-appropriateness, making it oh-so-easy for a teacher to postpone any potentially confusing exceptions until the student is older. The resulting strong foundation, thus created, encourages a student rather than DIScouraging -- I love it! She also presented the clearest explanation I've ever read as to the function of vowels and consonants, and their initial roles in the ancient Latin language. Leaving no stone unturned, she explores each and every sound in our spoken language, and how that sound translates to the written word. I was especially captivated (not to mention profoundly saddened) by her section on Dr. Orton and his studies on dyslexia, and how few TRULY dyslexic individuals he came across -- as opposed to those he was able to remedy simply by returning to this basic phonetic method of instruction. I refer to this book often in my private tutoring, as I face more and more "whole language" students, of varying ages, who resort to word-guessing and have no idea how the individual letters relate to sounds. How can such a student properly decode a difficult S.A.T./A.C.T reading section, if crucial words are being misconstrued and misinterpreted? Phonics taught everyone from pioneers to American presidents, and lasted for 1500 years, until 20th-century beliefs tried to turn the whole educational system on its head, IMHO. This book now joins "Why Johnny Can't Read", and "Why Johnny STILL Can't Read" among my treasured tomes. Thank you, Margaret M. Bishop -- you have helped many, as you must know!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Homeschool essential
*by D***W on January 8, 2026*

This is a super good book with all the reasons why our language is the way it is and how to teach your children.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional...The Most Complete Phonics/Spelling Book Ever
*by C***S on March 18, 2002*

My only word of caution about this book is that it is intended for teachers. Don't let your child study independently from it (unless they are high-school age), or they may become confused. The reason is not because it is faulty in its presentation, but because it is so comprehensive that students may become frustrated with it. Having said that upfront, I will also add that this is a magnificent phonics and spelling reference. The title uses the word "encyclopedia" and I believe that is the most appropriate description of its contents, and how to effectively use it with your child. The heart of the book is arranged alphabetically covering all the known rules for each letter and letter combinations. You will find introductory notes on each letter, an explanation of all the sounds that letter makes in the English language, and, if applicable, how that particular letter teams with others to make a new sound. You will also notice cross-references so you can easily find comparative sounds and notes. There is also a listing of words (beginning, intermediate and advanced) which work with each sound, exceptions,(if any), a total for the number of words in the English language that use that sound, and any spelling/phonetic rules which cover that sound. Like I said, this is an exhaustive reference tool that leaves no stone unturned. Do yourself, and your student(s) a favor...BUY THIS BOOK! To do without it means hours of preparation and research on your end (not to mention potential learning gaps) that can be spent applying what is given to you here.

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