Description: Each chapter in this collection offers a rich discussion of reading theory & instruction. Teachers, graduate students, tutors, psychologists, & knowledgeable parents will find a resource of practical strategies that enhance reading development. Topics range from acquisition of language & phonemic awareness to construction of deep understanding. Based on solid research, TEACHING READING: LANGUAGE, LETTERS & THOUGHT explains how to teach reading effectively in classrooms & tutorials. Chapters include: Reading Theory & Practice; Emergence of Language; The Phonemic Awareness Bridge; Letter-Sound Correspondence Strategies; Stimulating Automaticity & Fluency; Reading & Spelling Connections; Understanding Texts & Literature; Expanding Background Knowledge; Vocabulary Depth & Breadth; Writing & Comprehension; Testing Reading Abilities; Connecting Diagnoses to Lesson Plans. Field reviewers comment that TEACHING READING: LANGUAGE, LETTERS & THOUGHT synthesizes diverse perspectives into a sensible framework. Contributing authors include: S. Brody, L. Cook-Moats; M. Farrall; L.W. Kemper; C. Rappaport-Liebling; L.K. Rath; P.H. Sable; S. Stotsky; & J.O. Willis. Sara Brody, Ed.D., directs the Graduate Program in Educational Disabilities & Reading at Rivier College. She draws on many years of experience in public-school teaching, program development, & research. Prepaid Order Discount: Send $25.00 check to LARC Publishing, P.O. Box 801, Milford, NH 03055; 603-880-7691.

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