A series of phonics books condensed into a novel, Making Music is the story of Tom’s trials and triumphs with Dyslexia. Making Music begins with its first chapter written at a 1.3 reading level and 95% one syllable words. Each subsequent chapter incorporates additional phonics concepts and raises reading difficulty, ultimately progressing to a 7.9 reading level.
Reading Level: 1.0 to 8.0
Phonics Concepts: Multi Syllable Words, Open/Closed Syllables, Consonant Digraphs, Blends, Vowel Tag, Vowel Change, Silent E, R-Controlled Vowels, Diphthongs, Vowel Teams, Complex Vowel Teams, Advanced Vowel Teams, Final Syllables
Length: 107 pages
Genre: Young Adult/Music/Education
Intended Audience: Middle/High School Students
Making Music
Tom is a smart kid but there’s one thing he can’t figure out. Tom can’t read. And boy, is that proving to be a problem in school. Extremely frustrated, Tom almost gives up on school altogether. Fortunately, a family friend introduces him to guitar and Tom sees a new path for himself in life.
Grade Level: 1.0 to 8.0
Concept: Multi Syllable Words, Open/Closed Syllables, Consonant Digraphs, Blends, Vowel Tag, Vowel Change, Silent E, R-Controlled Vowels, Diphthongs, Vowel Teams, Complex Vowel Teams, Advanced Vowel Teams, Final Syllables
Excerpt: “The day after I left the clinic, my father set me up to take music lessons from an old farmer and former friend who was an expert in jazz. After my first music lesson, this farmer told me many interesting stories about the band he had played with in New Orleans when he was younger.”
