In a world rich with language and literacy, each word matters. Words give us a way to communicate--to think, talk, read and write--and to activate and enjoy a literate life. With this new, essential resource, Fountas and Pinnell bring their literacy expertise to a systematic exploration of letters, sounds, and words and learning how oral and written language "work." The Fountas & Pinnell Comprehensive Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study...