Vaughn Sharon, Linan-Thompson Sylvia. Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction, Grades K-3

Publisher: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve, 2004. - 151 p. ISBN: 0871209462What does research tell us about how teachers can most effectively help young students learn to read? In Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction, Grades K-3, Sharon Vaughn and Sylvia Linan-Thompson explore the research on reading, providing a comprehensive overview of the five core instructional areas and how each affects student achievement:* Phonemic awareness
* Phonics and Word Study
* Fluency
* Vocabulary
* ComprehensionThe authors include dozens of reading activities and lesson plans that teachers can use immediately, all of which have worked in actual classrooms and are grounded in solid research. A glossary and annotated resource lists will help you better understand key reading concepts and find reliable resources, including relevant Web sites.