Reading Edge, The: Using Phonics Strategically to Teach Reading

by Cathy Miyata, Kaz Miyata

The Reading Edge demonstrates powerful strategies that make decoding a natural part of good classroom instruction and lays a strong foundation for reading success. It revolves around an explicit instruction model that has been used successfully by the authors for more than thirty years, offering teachers the tools they need to help children become enthusiastic readers.

Classroom anecdotes throughout put literacy, phonics and learning in context. They show teachers how to identify what children know about reading and writing and where to take them next. They illustrate how to teach phonics strategically and inspire children to become better, more confident readers. Innovative approaches and ready-to-use tools in the book include assessment and tracking sheets, as well as playful activities involving “silly sentences” and mini worksheets.

126 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005