Reading accuracy and phonological recoding : poor relations no longer

Reading accuracy, the fluent reading of individual words, singly and in connected text, is the central skill supporting reading comprehension and all advanced literacy development. It is also the common point of failure in students with weak phonological awareness and working memory, students with English as a second language, and students with limited print experience on school entry. This paper emphasises building teacher levels of pedagogical content knowledge of reading accuracy and phonological recording. It summarises authoritative research findings on the area, using principles of instruction for phonological recording, and uses a model of Core Literacy instruction to support teacher decision-making to achieve effective instruction matched to individual students' instructional needs.