What is a basal reader?

A basal reader is a kind of book that is used to teach reading. It is based on an approach in which words are used as a whole. The words are used over and over in each succeeding lesson. New words are added regularly.

Aukerman 1984

• Concept module: basal reader
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): B
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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