Grade level: 1, 2, 3, k, e, p, t.

A fascinating study into the first years of literacy instruction. Marie Clay explores the underlying competencies required for successful reading and argues for

`This is a clear, jargon-free analysis of current national curriculum and national literacy strategy documents, combined with sensible and creative suggestions

This book provides for the systematic observation of young children's responses to classroom reading and writing in the first years of school.