Description
Book SynopsisUnderstand the science of reading and how to implement evidence-based instruction to increase the reading and writing achievement of pre-K-6 students, including those at risk for reading difficulties. Fully revised and updated, this core text covers the
research base for structured literacy instruction and
practical guidance on the essential components of literacy instruction : oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, handwriting, spelling, and writing.
Woven throughout this new edition are proven strategies for applying explicit, systematic instruction, including affirmative and corrective feedback, active engagement, effective practice, and ongoing assessment of student progress. Practical features such as instructional activities, scripted demonstrations of lessons, and online resources give readers explicit examples of how to translate the research into classroom instruction. Engaging, pragmatic, and accessible, this book is an essential text for preservice teacher candidates and a valuable resource for experienced teachers, teacher educators, administrators, and other professionals involved in teaching foundational literacy skills.
WHAT'S NEWNew chapters focused on: assessment basics· standards to guide instruction · development of social-emotional skills and early language · advanced word study · English learners · supportive technology · role of reflection in planning instruction.
Revised chapters on: foundational skills of literacy acquisition and instruction to develop phonological and phonemic awareness · basic phonics · beginning and advanced handwriting, spelling, composition, and strategic writing · fluency · vocabulary · comprehension · disciplinary literacy · integrated lesson plans
New features: Reflect boxes that encourage critical thought · multiple-choice Knowledge Assessment questions · revised Application Activities · vignettes, case studies, numbered text boxes, and sample activities and scripts
Updated information on: structured literacy · data-based decision making · MTSS · metacognitive awareness · formal and informal assessments to guide instruction · standards-based instruction including the Common Core State Standards and the Knowledge & Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading
ONLINE COMPANION MATERIALS: Online Resource Appendix addressing each topic, PowerPoint slides for each chapter, an answer key for the Knowledge Assessment questions, sample lesson plans, and sample syllabi for teacher educators.
Trade ReviewA comprehensive, clear, highly practical resource based in the science of reading and writing. Its many new and enhanced features make this text a top choice for teachers and teacher educators interested in how to teach effectively using Structured Literacy methods.
Table of Contents
- 1 Martha Hougen Becoming an Effective Literacy Teacher
- 2 Martha Hougen & Susan Smartt Critical Components of Teaching Structured Reading
- 3 Susan Smartt Assessment
- 4 Karin K. Hess Standards: What are they, where did they come from, and how can we use them to effectively guide instruction, assessment, and progress reporting?
- 5 Vicki Gibson Foundational Skills for Literacy: Social-Emotional and Language Development
- 6 Christie Cavanaugh Oral Language and Listening Skill Development in Early Childhood
- 7 Stephanie Al Otaiba, Miriam Orti, & Martha Hougen Phonological Awareness: A Critical Foundation for Beginning Reading
- 8 Carol Tolman, Martha Hougen, & Susan Smartt Structured Phonics Instruction
- 9 Suzanne Carreker Beginning Handwriting, Spelling, and Composition Instruction
- 10 Jan Hasbrouck & Martha Hougen Fluency Instruction
- 11 Deborah K. Reed, Martha Hougen & Susan M. Ebbers A Comprehensive Approach to Vocabulary Development
- 12 Darcy Dycha & Holly Rocha Comprehension Instruction PK–Grade 3
- 13 Stephen Ciullo & Colleen Klein Reutebuch Reading Comprehension Instruction, Grades 4–6
- 14 Martha Hougen & Kristie Hotchkiss Disciplinary Literacy
- 15 Joshua Wilson, Natalie G. Olinghouse & Sally Valentino DrewStrategic and Meaningful Writing Instruction
- 16 Elsa Cardenas-Hagan Teaching English Learners
- 17 Elaine Cheesman Technology for Elementary Literacy Instruction
- 18 Heather Haynes-Smith and Susanne James Moving Forward: Using Reflection to Plan Literacy Instruction
- 19Martha Hougen & Susan Smartt Ten Tips to Becoming an Effective Teacher
