here is rapid development of word-recognition skills, rapid building of sight vocabulary, the establishment of phonic and structural methods of analysis, and the development of adeptness at using various context cues.
(4) Stage of Wide Reading. Lerner (1992) reports that this stage which occurs at the intermediate grade levels is characterized by extensive reading, sharing of books with others, and such activities as joining a book or magazine club. In other words, this stage is a period of enrichment of a child's reading experiences. Children truly enjoy reading fiction at this stage but, according to Lerner, they need help with the development of skills in reading factual materials.
(5) Refinement of Reading. The final stage of readin
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