Provides a comprehensive explanation of the theories behind the scheme. Also gives lots of tips for creating a 'reading environement' in the classroom or home.

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Product Description

This best-selling literacy title has been updated to take into account the National Literacy Strategy and the Introduction of the Literacy Hour.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #654328 in Books
• Published on: 2001-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review

'There are some powerful messages in this book which urgently need to be heeded ... this is a useful book that needs to be read by a new generation of teachers. I hope it will continue to be influential.' - Dominic Wyse, Literacy & Learning

'As a teacher I found it most useful indeed ... it is clear, concise and highlights the need for imaginative literature and good stories in the teaching of children to read.' - Books for Your Children

From the Back Cover
The Reading for Real Handbook provides a readable and authoritative account of current theories which underpin reading and the teaching of reading, and offers practical guidance on how to implement these theories.
This new edition has been completely revised to take account of the developments in reading research and classroom practicalities which have come about as a result of the National Literacy Strategy. The book will help teachers to understand the principles behind the literacy strategy, and how they can make coherent links between the strategy, the learning theories which underpin it, and a continued emphasis on using excellent books across the curriculum. It is essential reading for all teachers in the early and primary years.