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According to our students, Two Truths and a Lie: Animal Facts is one of the Robinson Reading System’s most beloved books! This interactive read presents three intriguing "facts" about animals—but here’s the catch: one of them is a lie!
Readers are challenged to spot the fib, sparking lively discussions, critical thinking, and thoughtful analysis. Perfect for fostering engagement and curiosity, this book keeps students on their toes while strengthening their reading and reasoning skills.
Will the April 2025 Book of the Month fool your student? Find out by signing them up for tutoring at robinsonreading.org/tutor today!
Many phonics programs organize instruction around spelling rules (such as syllable types or vowel-consonant patterns). The Robinson Reading System flips this model, focusing first on the most common spellings of English as a tool to support reading acquisition first.
This approach offers several advantages:
🔹 Simplifies decoding – Instead of memorizing disconnected spelling rules, students start with the sounds they already know from speech and learn how they appear in text.
🔹 Improves reading fluency – By providing a phonetic support system through the Robinson Code, students can decode complex words more efficiently.
🔹 Bridges the gap between spoken and written language – Many struggling readers can speak fluently but struggle to connect sounds to print. RRS ensures they master sound-symbol relationships before encountering irregular spellings.
🔹 Supports both phonics and sight word recognition – Because the coded words always appear alongside standard English spelling, students incidentally learn high-frequency words while decoding unfamiliar ones.
Want to learn more about this program? Contact us at info@robinsonreading.org
