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Smith, Carl B., Ed. – 2003
This topical bibliography and commentary provides an overview of current thinking on the role of phonics in reading instruction. It discusses the value of phonics, phonics and phonemic awareness, the need for explicit instruction, principles in phonics instruction, and recommended instructional procedures. It concludes that findings from research…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Literature Reviews, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics
Smith, Carl B. – 2000
This book offers suggestions to help parents make their children successful readers and learners. The first chapter, Getting Started, discusses setting an example, being a tutor, creating a positive environment, and letting children be the stars. The second chapter, The Reading Process: Building Meaning, discusses setting a purpose, stages of the…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Learning Activities, Parents as Teachers