The Reading Teacher's Survival Kit

The strategies and materials presented here provide the best of whole language and phonics instruction for setting up an appropriate, well-paced reading program that meets the needs of individual students, small groups, or the entire class, grades K-8. For quick and easy access, the Kit is organized into eight sections and includes such practical information as: * Over 80 stimulating hands-on games and activity sheets to build students skills in letter-name knowledge, sight word recognition, word structure, and more. * Up-to-date information and materials for teaching reading to students with special needs * Comprehensive lists of fiction and nonfiction trade books that reinforce the learning of essential reading skills

The Practical Help That This Book Offers. Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Assessing Reading Strengths and Weaknesses.. Chapter 3: Improving Ability in Letter Name Knowledge and Sight Word Knowledge. Chapter 4: Improving Ability in Phonics. Chapter 5: Improving Ability in Word Structure and Context. Chapter 6: Improving Vocabulary and Comprehension Skills. Chapter 7: Teaching Reading to Students with Special Needs. Chapter 8: The Support of Family Members and Friends with Reading.