The Reading Book

a comprehensive guide to teaching reading. It contains research-based information that will support primary and middle school teachers to plan realistic and effective programmes that engage learners. This book outlines the approaches used in balanced reading instruction in a clear, teacher-friendly way. It contains practical ideas and 71 photocopiable and downloadable resources, that make reading more manageable for teachers and appealing for students. Many of the activities in the book are suitable as home reading activities, these are indicated with the home reading icon.<br /><br />Authors: Sheena Cameron and Louise Dempsey. <br /><br />- Chapter 1: Guiding principles and practices<br />Read Chapter 1 for an outline of the guiding principles and practices of teaching reading. It includes traits of effective teachers of reading and an overview of the reading process. There is also information about the developmental stages of reading and a breakdown of t...