This Ministry of Education report was written by the Expert Panel on Early Reading. Its purpose is to provide a practical guide for building an effective reading program. It begins by discussing what effective reading instruction entails. It also provides instructional strategies for teaching phonics, read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, comprehension, and independent reading. Other topics such as assessment and evaluation and help for children with reading difficulties are also covered. There is a glossary and suggested reading list at the back of the report.
Early Reading Strategy Grades K-3, Expert Panel Report (2003)