The United States use to have the best education in the world. Many came here, from all over the world, to learn for that very reason. However that is not the case anymore.

The following videos explain the simple common sense approach used to teach reading and comprehension when the educational system here was so successful. It is so simple anyone do it.

If a child knows all their phonic sounds, but is having trouble blending them to form words, you will want to watch the first video at the following link: How To Teach The Blending Of Phonic Sounds To form Words. before proceeding to the video below.

Following are links to articles that show one how to teach children the reading elements. However it is recommended the child first accomplish the goals described in the previous two videos before teaching the following:

Putting Things In Chronological Order is the only element I recommend teaching to children that are not yet reading and comprehending well. The article explains.

How To Teach Main Idea And Authors Purpose.

How To Teach Supporting Details.

How To Teach Summarizing

How to teach Cause And Effect. Note this lesson plan can also be used to teach Drawing Conclusions, Making Reading Connections, and Predicting Outcomes.

Phonic rules