From Phonics to Fluency: Effective Teaching of Decoding and Reading Fluency in the Elementary School

by Timothy V. Rasinski, Nancy D. Padak

This best-selling resource from two of today’s most respected literacy educators gives aspiring and veteran teachers alike a practical workable, fresh approach to word study that students find authentic, engaging, and enjoyable. From Phonics to Fluency provides methods, strategies, and activities for teaching decoding and reading fluency that fit easily and effectively into any classroom situation. The guide is based on solid literacy theory, reading research, and actual classroom practices. It helps teachers put students on their way to improved word recognition, more fluent reading, and better reading comprehension―all in a manner that nurtures students’ lifelong fascination with words and reading.

Genres: Teaching, Education, Professional Development

322 pages, Paperback

First published September 3, 2000

Reviews

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good resource for reading teachers but it can be a little outdated as well. I did find some good ideas but found myself dreading having to finish it. I will keep it in my bookshelf but not sure if I will open it again.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the BEST reading books I've read over the years. Lots of sticky notes, dog-eared pages, highlights, and notes. Highly recommend this book for any teacher in training, classroom teacher, or reading specialist. Timothy Rasinski is one of the most up to date researchers with many years of experience and extended research to back up what he writes. Lots of proven strategies, activities, and engaging literacy study.

[Nona]

From Phonics to Fluency: Effective Teaching of Decoding and Reading Fluency in the Elementary School (3rd Edition)

[M.R. Graham · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was decent but very simplistic. Good ideas for literacy activities, good explanation of each, but I felt that this, like most books for elementary school teachers, talks down just a bit.