Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

For undergraduate introductory courses in Reading Methods and graduate courses in Foundations in Reading Instruction.

This classic text offers major revisions including concise summaries on up-to-the minute research regarding phonemic awareness, decoding, important aspects of whole language, direct skills instruction, and research findings from the Report of the National Reading Panel. As one of the most popular authorities on reading, May writes with warmth that engages both students and professors while promoting a balanced literacy approach.