From Phonics to Fluency: Effective Teaching of Decoding and Reading Fluency in the Elementary School

by Timothy V. Rasinski, Nancy D. Padak

From Phonics to Fluency does not stop with word study but goes beyond words and explores effective fluency instruction. The authors offer aspiring or veteran teachers workable approaches to authentic word study that students will find engaging and enjoyable. The approaches shared are based on solid literacy theory, current reading research, actual classroom application and incorporate the National Reading Panel Report (2000) and the requirements of No Child Left Behind. In addition, the proven and effective instructional strategies and practices from real teachers provide a window into effective teaching for developing reading fluency. Teachers will walk away with a solid understanding and a wealth of strategies to promote fluency in their classrooms and their students will learn to read more efficiently, expressively, and meaningfully and at the same time develop a greater comprehension of all words.

Genres: Teaching, Education, Professional Development

336 pages, Paperback

First published September 3, 2000

Reviews

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good resource for reading teachers but it can be a little outdated as well. I did find some good ideas but found myself dreading having to finish it. I will keep it in my bookshelf but not sure if I will open it again.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the BEST reading books I've read over the years. Lots of sticky notes, dog-eared pages, highlights, and notes. Highly recommend this book for any teacher in training, classroom teacher, or reading specialist. Timothy Rasinski is one of the most up to date researchers with many years of experience and extended research to back up what he writes. Lots of proven strategies, activities, and engaging literacy study.

[Nona]

From Phonics to Fluency: Effective Teaching of Decoding and Reading Fluency in the Elementary School (3rd Edition)

[M.R. Graham · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was decent but very simplistic. Good ideas for literacy activities, good explanation of each, but I felt that this, like most books for elementary school teachers, talks down just a bit.