Publisher's Synopsis
Providing a balanced approach to the teaching of reading skills and strategies, this series consists of a range of materials in each of eight stages, numbered 0 to 7, and provides coverage of the National Curriculum and Scottish 5-14 Guidelines. These teacher's notes for Stage 0 include a rationale for a balanced strategy-based approach to the teaching of reading, practical advice and guidance on implementing the National Curriculum and the Scottish 5-14 Guidelines, and sections on classroom organization and assessment.