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From Phonics to Fluency: Effective Teaching of Decoding and Reading Fluency in the Elementary School, 3rd edition
Published by Pearson (September 26, 2012) © 2013
- Timothy Rasinski Kent State University, Emeritus
- Nancy D. Padak
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PREFACE
FOREWORD
CHAPTER 1. Word Study and Fluency
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 2. Basic Concepts and Terminology
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 3. Assessing Word Recognition and Reading Fluency
Initial Assessment
Measuring Continuous Progress and Making Initial Diagnoses
Diagnostic Assessment
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 4. Instructional Routines for Word Study and Fluency
Planning a Word-Learning Curriculum
Principles for Routines
Types of Routines
When Readers Struggle
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 5. Using Authentic Texts to Learn New Words and Develop Fluency
What Is Easy to Read?
Types of Authentic Text
Using Authentic Text
Just Good Books
Texts and Phonics
Dictated Texts
Texts and Reading Fluency
In Conclusion
References
Children’s Literature Cited
CHAPTER 6. Teaching Phonemic Awareness
Assessing Phonemic Awareness
Teaching and Nurturing Phonemic Awareness through Text Play and Writing
Teaching and Nurturing Phonemic Awareness through More Focused Activities
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 7. Onsets, Rimes, and Basic Phonic Patterns
Beginning Letter-Sound (Onsets) Relationships
Moving on to Patterns (Rimes) Beyond Initial Letters
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 8. Teaching Advanced Word Patterns
Teaching Affixes
Teaching Derivational Patterns
Be Creative with Word Study
In Conclusion
Appendix: Essential Words and Derivations for Upper Elementary and Middle Grades
References
CHAPTER 9. Word Walls
What Is a Word Wall?
Sources of Words
Using Word Walls
In Conclusion
References
Children’s Literature Cited
CHAPTER 10. Building Words
Making and Writing Words
Making and Writing Words Using Letter Patterns
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 11. Word Banks and Word Sorts
What Is a Word Bank?
Using Word Banks
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 12. Contextual Word Recognition
What Is Context?
Why Is Context Important?
Talking about Context
Cloze and Maze Activities
Helping Readers See Their Options
In Conclusion
References
Children’s Literature Cited
CHAPTER 13. Student-Created Texts and Word Learning
What Is LEA?
LEA: The Basics
Obtaining Dictations
LEA and Individual Students
Using LEA Texts for Extended Reading and Word Exploration
Copy Change
In Conclusion
References
Children’s Literature Cited
CHAPTER 14. Word Games
Wordo
Word War
Pick Up Sticks
Match (Concentration)
Go Fish
Make Words with Cubes
Word Maker Cups
Scattergories
Sentencing
Other Games
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 15. Spelling and Word Learning
Learning about Written Language through Spelling Approximations
Discovering What Children Know about Sounds through Spelling
Supporting Young Writers
Parents and the Spelling Program
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 16. Beyond Word Study: Reading Fluency
What Is Fluency?
Why Is Fluency Important?
Helping Students Become Fluent Readers
Focus on Phrases and Phrase Boundaries
Choose Texts Carefully
Synergistic Instruction—The Fluency Development Lesson
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 17. Teaching Phonics and Fluency: Making Critical Choices for Authentic and Effective Instruction
Our Orientation for This Book
The Sad Reality
Fluency Too
Choose Wisely
In Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 18. Involving Parents in Word Study and Reading Fluency Instruction
Advising Parents
Literacy at Home
Reading to Children
Writing at Home
Captioned Television
More Home Activities for Improving Word Recognition
Family Workshops
Systematic Routines
In Conclusion
References
APPENDIX A: Common Rimes (Phonograms or Word Families)
APPENDIX B: Fry Instant Word List
APPENDIX C: Prefixes
APPENDIX D: Suffixes
APPENDIX E: Greek and Latin Word Patterns
APPENDIX F: Websites for Word Study
NAME INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX
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