Introduction, background, and structure of this book -- A brief history of teaching reading -- Why? The goals of teaching reading -- What? The fundamental competencies of reading -- How? Part I. Basic teaching and learning approaches -- How? Part II. A map of the territory -- How? Part III. Exemplars of a balanced approach -- How well? The status of reading achievement and its teaching
Summary
This lucidly written book provides a concise conceptual map to guide preservice and inservice teachers through the often-confusing terrain of reading instruction
