Teaching a beginning or primary reader using evidence-based practices requires knowledge of what to teach and how to teach it. Grounded in the principles of Direct Instruction and the science of reading, this complete handbook provides more than 60 instructional routines that empower educators to prevent reading difficulties before they occur, address existing instructional needs, and accelerate literacy growth. Educators are supported to examine opportunities to strengthen current literacy instruction across all settings.
K–12 classroom teachers, interventionists, and special educators can use this book to:
- Enhance their understanding of effective literacy instruction strategies
- Implement evidence-based routines that support diverse learners
- Transform their classroom environment to foster a love for reading
- Accelerate student reading growth through targeted interventions
- Empower themselves with practical tools to address the needs of all students
Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: Accelerating Reading Growth for Students
Chapter 1: Accelerating Reading Growth
Chapter 2: Responding to Student Needs
Part 2: Understanding Reading Skills—Components and Research
Chapter 3: Overview of Phonemic Awareness
Chapter 4: Overview of Phonics and Spelling
Chapter 5: Overview of Passage Reading Fluency
Chapter 6: Overview of Language Comprehension
Chapter 7: Overview of Reading Comprehension and Writing
Part 3: Instruction in the Beginning Stage
Chapter 8: Teaching Phonemic Awareness in the Beginning Stage
Chapter 9: Teaching Letter-Sound Correspondence in the Beginning Stage
Chapter 10: Teaching Word Reading and Spelling in the Beginning Stage
Chapter 11: Teaching Passage Reading in the Beginning Stage
Chapter 12: Language Comprehension Instruction in the Beginning Stage
Chapter 13: Reading Comprehension and Writing Instruction in the Beginning Stage
Part 3: Instruction in the Primary Stage
Chapter 14: Teaching Sounds for Letter Combinations in the Primary Stage
Chapter 15: Teaching Word Reading and Spelling in the Primary Stage
Chapter 16: Teaching Passage Reading and Fluency Development in the Primary Stage
Chapter 17: Teaching Language Comprehension in the Primary Stage
Chapter 18: Teaching Reading Comprehension and Writing in the Primary Stage
Epilogue
Appendix
References and Resources
Index