This sourcebook presents the what, the why, the when, and the how of teaching reading. It provides teachers with a solid background in the mechanisms of reading and the methods to best teach all students to reach their full potential in reading. No matter what reading program you are using, this book will help you to better address individual needs and to teach the necessary skills that enable children to progress.

Whether you are teaching explicit, systematic phonics or reading comprehension strategies, this practical, hands-on book will provide you with a thorough understanding of the teaching-learning process, and the model lesson plans will guide you through that process.