Reading and the teaching of reading have always been at the forefront of discussions in education. Recent discussions bear no difference. Some, such as the media, criticise schools for not knowing how to effectively teach reading, and yet we know more today about effective reading instruction than ever before. One compilation of research reflecting effective reading instruction methodologies identified five key elements of reading instruction which are: * P_h_o_n_e_m_i_c_ _a_w_a_r_e_n_e_s_s * _V_o_c_a_b_u_l_a_r_y_ _* _P_h_o_n_i_c_s * _C_o_m_p_r_e_h_e_n_s_i_o_n * _F_l_u_e_n_c_y _Reading and the teaching of reading have always been at the forefront of discussions in education. Recent discussions bear no difference. Some, such as the media, criticise schools for not knowing how to effectively teach reading, and yet we know more today about effective reading instruction than ever before. One compilation of research reflecting effective reading instruction methodologies identified five key elements of reading instruction which are: * Phonemic awareness * Vocabulary * Phonics * Comprehension * Fluency This book has been designed to assist the classroom teacher with activities and teaching strategies appropriate for teaching the five identified elements of reading. Book format The book is divided into five sections appropriately named after each of the elements of reading instruction. Within each section, you will find a definition of the element of reading, as well as a variety of ways to implement this element in your classroom. Some of the activities are teacher-directed activities, while others are games which pupils can use for practice. A variety of pupil activity sheets are provided as well. Where appropriate, these activity sheets can be copied and distributed for the pupil to complete. The activities included in this book are not meant to be a complete reading programme. They are to be used in conjunction with your school's adopted reading programme. These activities are meant to provide ideas for ways to make teaching the elements of reading more fun.
