Teaching the Decoding Triangle: A Developmental Approach to Early Literacy Instruction

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David D. Paige (Northern Illinois University, USA)

Teaching the Decoding Triangle

A Developmental Approach to Early Literacy Instruction

David D. Paige (Northern Illinois University, USA)

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Routledge
12 December 2025

Bilingualism & multilingualism; Educational strategies & policy; Primary & middle schools; Secondary schools; Teaching skills & techniques

This textbook uses Ehri’s reading phases to explore the fundamental components of word reading to detail a developmental approach to reading instruction that prioritizes the individual reader. Drawing on decades of research, Paige breaks down the science of reading and presents three fundamental concepts to teaching reading effectively:

Children differ in the rate at which they master reading skills A teacher deeply knowledgeable in the fundamentals of reading is irreplaceable Awareness that teaching is an art as well as a science

Readers will come away with an up-to-date knowledge of how reading occurs and the skills necessary to implement effective instruction. Chapters address all stages of reading development from early reading instruction to advanced reading development, provide assessment tools, and offer guidance on continuous improvement in literacy instruction. This text is required reading for courses on reading instruction and reading methods.

By: David D. Paige (Northern Illinois University USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032496917
ISBN 10: 1032496916
Pages: 308
Publication Date: 12 December 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction Chapter 1: Evidence versus Philosophy Chapter 2: From Text to Speech to Understanding Chapter 3: Theories of Reading Chapter 4: Reading as a Developmental Continuum Chapter 5: The Decoding Triangle Chapter 6: The Pre-Alphabetic Phase Chapter 7: The Partial Alphabetic Phase Chapter 8: The Full Alphabetic Reading Chapter 9: The Consolidated Alphabetic Reading Epilogue

David D. Paige is Professor of Literacy and Director of the Jerry L. Johns Literacy Clinic at Northern Illinois University, USA. He is a co-author of Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading and The Reading Steward’s Handbook.