Guiding the Reading Process

by David Booth

Guiding the Reading Process is a no-nonsense exploration of the latest and most successful approaches to teaching reading. This highly readable book sorts through the mass of information available and gives teachers practical strategies and techniques that will support elementary students on their journey toward becoming independent readers.

This comprehensive book outlines the specifics of dealing with common reading problems, as well as innovative ways of helping students cope with individual challenges to reading. Teachers will discover many effective ways they can work with young readers in one-to-one conferences, in collaborative groups, and as a community of readers.

Among the tools that will help teachers plan, modify and add to their reading instruction, this book includes:


descriptions of young readers with different abilities
stages of reading and corresponding indicators
mini-lessons on reading techniques—from phonics to literature discussions
outlines and checklists to help assess, monitor, and report reading progress
booklists and computer programs that promote reading success.

Guiding the Reading Process is a valuable resource for both new and experienced teachers.

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

About the author

David Wallace Booth is a professor of education who specializes in the teaching of literacy and the use of innovative ways to promote literacy among children.

He is the author of many books for teachers and parents, texts for classroom use, and award winning children's picture books.