The Reading for Real Handbook / Edition 1

by Martin Coles, Colin Harrison

Overview

The Reading for Real Handbook provides a readable and authoritative account of current theories which underpin reading and the teaching of reading, and offers practical guidance on how to implement these theories.

This new edition has been completely revised to take account of the developments in reading research, and changes in classroom practicalities which have come about as a result of the National Literacy Strategy. The book will help teachers to understand the principles behind the literacy strategy, and how they can make coherent links between the strategy, the learning theories which underpin it, and a continued emphasis on using excellent books across the curriculum. It is essential reading for all teachers in the early and primary years.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415080460
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/08/1992
Pages:	266
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Martin Coles, Colin Harrison

Table of Contents

	List of figures	vii
	List of contributors	ix
	Acknowledgements	xiii
	Introduction	xv
Part I	What does research tell us about learning to be a reader?	1
1	The reading process and learning to read: an update	3
2	Building a house of fiction: a little, daily miracle	27
Part II	Which books should we use?	37
3	Choosing books for young readers	39
4	Reading is more than words and sentences	72
Part III	How should we encourage children to be readers?	91
5	Reading for real in the classroom: observation, coaching and practice	93
6	The literacy environment of the classroom	113
7	Forward to fundamentals--the foundations of literacy: the need for a comprehensive approach to language and literacy	123
8	Paired Reading with peers and parents: factors in effectiveness and new developments	145
9	Real assessment for real readers	166
10	Supporting readers with English as an additional language	191
11	Struggling readers	208
	Index	223

Editorial Reviews

'There are some powerful messages in this book which urgently need to be heeded ... this is a useful book that needs to be read by a new generation of teachers. I hope it will continue to be influential.' - Dominic Wyse, Literacy & Learning

'As a teacher I found it most useful indeed ... it is clear, concise and highlights the need for imaginative literature and good stories in the teaching of children to read.' - Books for Your Children

'There are some powerful messages in this book which urgently need to be heeded ... this is a useful book that needs to be read by a new generation of teachers. I hope it will continue to be influential.' - Dominic Wyse, Literacy & Learning

Quotes from the first edition:

'As a teacher I found it most useful indeed ... it is clear, concise and highlights the need for imaginative literature and good stories in the teaching of children to read.' - Books for Your Children

'There is a wealth of material.' - Education

'... the best book on reading I've seen in the last 8 years.' - Junior Education

From the Publisher