Download or read book Teaching the Essentials of Reading with Picture Books written by Alyse Sweeney and published by Teaching Strategies. This book was released on 2004 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build a strong reading foundation with these 15 lessons that use engaging picture books to teach essential skills. Help students identify phonemes in Some Smug Slug and model phrasing and intonation with The Wind Blew-kids will love revisiting read-alouds to explore the sounds, rhythm, and meaning of language. Includes tips for differentiating the lessons, book lists, and extension activities. For use with Grades K-2.