Reading Instruction
“ This book does more than explain the science of reading. It gives a fulsome overview of structured literacy and the science of reading through a focus on the ‘big five’ as set out by the National Reading Panel so that all teachers understand their
WITH MORE STUDENTS considered illiterate or struggling
with reading each year, it’s imperative that teachers have researchsupported tools and strategies that effectively target the reading
role in improving literacy and can take action. The explicit teaching information is evidence based and timely in the current conversation surrounding teaching reading.”
skills students need to thrive. In The Power of Effective Reading
—LINDSEY BINGLEY
Instruction: How Neuroscience Informs Instruction Across All Grades
Literacy and Numeracy Lead,
and Disciplines, Karen Gazith explores the neuroscience research
Foothills Academy, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
on how children learn to read and discusses how it should inform reading practices in schools. She proposes that reading instruction must be a shared responsibility among educators across content areas if schools hope to improve historically low literacy rates. With this research-packed guide, educators will have the resources they need to effectively implement reading instruction, no matter
EFFECTIVE READING INSTRUCTION
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THE POWER OF
the power of
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EFFECTIVE Reading Instruction
the subject they teach. “ This well-written book makes a unique
K–12 TEACHERS WILL:
and leaders at all grade levels. The contentspecific strategies are easy to implement,
• Gain strategies that target fundamental reading skills, like fluency and decoding
and the examples and reflection components the author provides effectively reinforce the learning. A useful tool for educators!”
• Receive guidance on how to implement strategic thinking and learning in the classroom • Master approaches like acceleration, anchor activities,
—LUKE SPIELMAN Principal, Park View Middle School, Mukwonago, Wisconsin
accommodation, and remediation to support students who are off track
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learn to read informs best practices
and an application component for teachers
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impact by providing both a research base
• Learn how neuroscience research about how children
how
• Find reproducible tools for reflection and
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classroom implementation
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A LL GRA DE S a n d DI S C I P LI NE S
KAREN GAZITH