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This textbook is an accessible, up-to-date guide to evidence-informed practices in teaching reading and spelling, grounded firmly in the Science of Reading and its application in classrooms. This is a practical reference book for any teacher of reading. The book covers theories of reading, the scientific evidence base on how children learn to read, the Five Big Ideas of reading, reading-related skills, intervention and assessment.Chapters have been written by respected Australian and international experts. Each chapter also includes links to supporting multimedia resources.Chapters include:Introduction to the science of reading - Kevin Wheldall, Robyn Wheldall, Jennifer Buckingham and Nicola BellThe alphabetic principle - Kathleen RastleEvidence-based models of reading - Kevin Wheldall and Nicola BellEffective instruction and intervention - Kevin Wheldall, Robyn Wheldall and Mark CarterOral language - Tanya Serry and Pamela SnowPhonemic awareness - Roslyn NeilsonPhonics and word reading - Jennifer Buckingham and Robyn WheldallSpelling - Alison MadelaineReading fluency - Jennifer BuckinghamVocabulary - Anna Notley and Nicola BellReading comprehension - Jane Oakhill, Kate Cain, Carsten Elbro and Jennifer BuckinghamAssessment and progress monitoring - Nicola Bell, Kevin Wheldall and Jennifer BuckinghamIn the classroom: Planning for teaching and assessment - Meree Reynolds, Alison Madelaine, Jennifer Buckingham, Nicola Bell, Robyn Wheldall, Anna Notley and Kevin Wheldall