ABSTRACT

First Published in 2005. All teachers recognise how crucial is the acquisition of good reading skills. This book will help teachers understand how pupils learn and will help them to meet those pupils' different needs through appropriate intervention. It includes: Clear explanation of different learning difficulties; Guidelines on types of assessment; Advice on how to select the best type of intervention and support. For teachers, TAs, Numeracy Co-ordinators and SENCOs.

chapter 1|11 pages

Learning to read

chapter 2|11 pages

The reading process

chapter 3|14 pages

Learning difficulties

chapter 4|12 pages

General teaching approaches

chapter 5|16 pages

Specific teaching methods and strategies

chapter 6|9 pages

Teaching the basics

Phonemic awareness, phonic skills and sight vocabulary

chapter 7|18 pages

Assessment

chapter 8|14 pages

Intervention and support