About the Book: Unlocking the Reader in Every Child Drawing on years of best practice, this quick-to-read book is the essential guide for teaching reading to children in schools and at home. Full of Fresh Ideas and perspectives for tackling age-old topics. Not just a book, it is a toolkit full of practical activities and games. Contains reading suggestions in support of ideas given in each section. Includes a wide variety of examples for supporting proper writing. Contains a chapter which focuses on the special requirements in Reading. Special focus is laid on writing Fiction, Drama, Persuasive writing and poetry. There are games and activities in this book for: - building phonetic awareness - helping strugglers overcome reading reluctance - harnessing visual literacy and a passion for reading - achieving literacy outcomes without even teaching literacy Contents Introduction Welcome to English Phonics Plus Helping Strugglers Meeting Individual Needs Turning Them Into Readers Reading Poems, Songs and Verses Reading for Information Other Strategies for Reading Appendices Glossary Index About the Author: Susan Elkin Susan Elkin is an education journalist, former secondary school English teacher and author of 30 books. She has worked for many years to promote and develop pupils reading at all levels.