Foreword / Yetta M. Goodman -- 1. Why another book on phonics -- 2. Phonics lessons -- 3. What is reading -- 4. Phonics programs, teacher knowledge, and teacher identity -- 5. A closer look at the children -- 6. Phonics programs and curriculum -- 7. Phonics, reading, and culture -- 8. Phonics, reading, and politics -- 9. Teachers, activism, and hope
Summary
Unveils the implications and consequences of teaching phonics via a systematic direct intense program that mandates all children to experience the same scripted lesson at the same time
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-167) and indexes