Learn to Read

Wally Amos. acting as the ""attendant"" with a key, introduces the format of the show. Doris Biscoe introduces the letters m, s, p, f, t and a, putting them in words and simple sentences. Two sight words, the and is, are introduced. The ""Getting Along"" segment features the requirements of working in the auto industry.

Charlottte Scot dictates the lesson for the first time, introducing lettersb, d, c, k, n and i, along with the sight word has. We get to meet the ""Book Guy,"" who gives a few pointers on the Learn to Read workbook and where one can get help to improve reading skills. The ""Getting Along"" sequence is set in a Secretary of State's office, where some people take their driver's test.

Les the Letterman hints to the two sounds of g before the lesson begins. Doris Biscoe introduces the letters g, r, and l. After dealing with these small letters, she also introduces capital letters F and R, along with sight words his and her. A cheerleading squad calls out the long vowel sounds. The Getting Along segment features a succession of traffic signs.

A quick review of the series' concept and the letters found in the previous programs, precedes Doris Biscoe's new lecture. She introduces capital letters S, M, D, T, N, B, K, G, L and (reviews) R. Also featured are the endings -er and -s. Les the Letterman teases the audience with the multiple sounds of c and y. Jim Johnson points out some important signs found at airports.

Charlotte Scot gives some spelling tips to improve reading skills. Doris Biscoe introduces the letter h and points out how it creates different sounds (sh, th). She also introduces the short o sound, along with consonant-vowel combinations -on, -ond, -in, -ift, -ick and -ing. The ""Getting Along"" section focuses on the signs at gas stations. Sight words: of, put.

Les the Letterman opens by introducing the standard ch sound. Charlotte Scot picks up the baton from there. She introduces the short u sound as well as the letters j and z. She also presents words with the groupings -at, -atch, -um, -umb and -ump. The ""Getting Along"" section discusses community recreation. Wally ""Famous"" Amos has the last instruction, shedding the first light on cursive handwriting. He shows all the cursive letters that fit between the base line and the center line. Sight words: are, they.

Les the Letterman works the pool table to introduce the quirky letter q. Doris Biscoe picks up the lesson from there. She introduces letters q, y and e (short sound). Doris also introduces word families featuring the combinations -ick, -ack, -est, -et, -ip, -end, -ent and -ex. Wally ""Famous"" Amos shows the cursive l, t, b, h, k and d. The ""Getting Along"" segment shows off signs at a zoo. Sight words: to.

Charlotte Scot introduces the letters v, w and x, using them in a variety of words and phrases. The sight word do is a central figure in a collection of sentences. Scot also introduces compound words that are built on short vowel sounds. Wally ""Famous"" Amos introduces cursive letters that run below the base line (g, q, p, j, y and z). The ""Getting Along"" segment focuses on commands and signs at a bank.

Wally ""Famous"" Amos opens by reviewing signs used in the ""Getting Along"" segments of the previous week of shows. Charlotte Scot shows the capital letters J, Z, V, X, w and H. Doris Biscoe reviews the short vowel sounds. Les the Letterman shows off a few words with silent letters. The ""Getting Along"" segment discusses certain signs and rulings at concert halls.

Charlotte Scot discusses the long a sound, made in conjunction with Silent E in the groupings -ade, -ake, -ale and -ame. She also introduces consonant slides pl-, sl-, fl- and cl-. Wally ""Famous"" Amos emphasizes slanting in the cursive handwriting, using as examples capital letters A, C, D, E, L, O and Q. Sylvia Glover talks about letter writing in the ""Getting Along"" segment. Sight word: have.