Teaching to Read (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Laughlin Hughes

9780365230717: Teaching to Read (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365230715 ISBN 13: 9780365230717

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover a practical approach to teaching reading that emphasizes self-activity, thought, and expression.

This guide argues that reading should unlock thinking, not just recite words. It outlines a clear path from recognizing letters to extracting meaning, with a focus on fostering self-expression and genuine understanding.

The book explains why reading aloud should come after pupils have built word recognition and thought extraction, and it contrasts reading the author’s language with expressing one’s own thoughts. It also offers concrete classroom techniques—from phonics to expressive practice—that help teachers nurture active learners, curious about language and able to connect reading with real understanding.

Learn a structured sequence for developing automatic word recognition and thoughtful comprehension.
Explore methods that combine phonics, visible language, and expressive activities to build confidence.
Discover activities like expressive recitation, storytelling, and student-led practice that strengthen self-expression.
Find classroom ideas for turning letters into lively, relatable tools rather than abstract symbols.

Ideal for teachers and students of early reading, this edition speaks to those who want reading to become a meaningful, self-driven skill rather than a set of memorized rules.

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