Pure and Complete Phonics

Mastering Dictionary Skills & Phonics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reading & Spelling Success

Unlock the power of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary to build stronger readers and spellers! This structured phonics and dictionary skills guide provides clear, step-by-step instruction on how to decode and encode words using diacritical marks, phonemes, and syllable division-an essential approach for students, educators, and parents alike.

Rooted in decades of research, this book carries forward the legacy of dyslexia innovation. In 1977, Paula Dozier Rome and Jean Smith Osman helped shape Dr. Robert T. Nash’s work in 1977, which led to the creation of Project Success at UW Oshkosh, transforming the literacy journey of countless students. Before his passing on May 21, 2017, Dr. Nash entrusted his life’s work to his former student, Shawn Anthony Robinson, PhD, to continue and expand its impact. In 2023, Nash was honored by The Reading Center, co-founded by Rome and Osman-proof that great ideas evolve, legacies continue, and the ripple effect of literacy innovation lives on.

✅ How to teach dictionary-based phonics for better reading & spelling
✅ How to break down words using pronunciation symbols & syllable division
✅ Why morphology & spelling structure improve comprehension
✅ How multi-sensory teaching methods support struggling readers
✅ Practical strategies for educators, tutors, parents, and students