Today's parents are increasingly concerned about the reading and
spelling skills taught in schools and are taking charge of their
children's education. Full of ideas and suggestions - from innovative
preschool exercises to techniques that older children can use to
increase reading speed and comprehension - Straight Talk About Reading
will instantly help any parent lay a solid foundation for their child's
formative educational years. For parents of kindergartners through
third graders, Straight Talk About Reading provides: background on the
differences between whole language and phonics approaches; ways to
determine if your child's teacher is using effective teaching
practices; benchmark lists to see whether your child is "on track"; a
list of warning signs for reading difficulty; lists of recommended
books scaled by reading difficulty.
Softcover, 384 pages,
8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
0809228572
Cover Price: $14.95
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