A Balanced Approach to Beginning Reading Instruction: A Synthesis of Six Major U.S. Research Studies

Purporting that literacy theory since the 1970s can help educators to build a consensus and prevent young children's reading difficulties, this book reviews six US studies of reading research, makes the findings more accessible and shows how the studies support a balanced approach.

Education & Teaching

John E. Cowen

Schools & Teaching

Intl Reading Assn

How do you prepare students for the unfamiliar concepts, new terms, and unusual writing styles they will encounter during their study of subjects such as biology, history, or vocational arts? This book, an update to the bestselling second edition, offers

Prereading Activities for Content Area Reading and Learning

Reference

Readence, John E.

Moore, David W.

Rickelman, Robert J.

Words, Language & Grammar

Understanding and Using Reading Assessment, K-12 will help you examine and choose reading assessment in relation to current understandings of the reading process, students' development, and the culture of schooling. Each chapter
Focuses on a particular type of reading assessment to familiarize you with the broad array of assessments available Uses the CURRV framework as an organizing principle to help you consider the Consequences, Usefulness, Roles and responsibilities, Reliability, and Validity of the assessment Includes questions and tasks that invite you to apply the knowledge you have gained from the chapter Concludes with Reading Assessment Snapshots, which highlight important reading assessment issues that pertain to some or all of the assessments covered in this book. 
 Whether you are interested in developing a more detailed understanding of different reading assessments or a comprehensive overview of reading assessment materials and procedures, this book is for you.
The International Reading Association is the world's premier organization of literacy professionals. Our titles promote reading by providing professional development to continuously advance the quality of literacy instruction and research.
 Research-based, classroom-tested, and peer-reviewed, IRA titles are among the highest quality tools that help literacy professionals do their jobs better. 
 Some of the many areas we publish in include: 
 -Comprehension -Response To Intervention/Struggling Readers -Early Literacy -Adolescent Literacy -Assessment -Literacy Coaching -Research And Policy

Understanding and Using Reading Assessment, K-12

PETER AFFLERBACH

In today's increasingly diverse classrooms, it is essential for educators to provide students with the tools, dialogue, and experiences that will help them to know and understand the global village in which they live and also build their compassion, empathy, and appreciation for the diverse individuals and cultures who populate it. This unique and innovative resource shows educators how to accomplish both of these goals.
 Drawing from the selection of quality global literature chosen for the Notable Books for a Global Society booklists, this book explores key themes in global literature, offering ideas, activities, and strategies for your K-12 English language arts classrooms. You will learn how to use global literature to 
-Explore literary elements and at the same time develop students global awareness -Illustrate the diversity as well as the commonality at the heart of all stories and people -Promote students critical thinking about society, diversity, and their place in the global community -Extend students' connections with literature to constructive activism and service learning
 To further extend the instructional applications of this book, supplementary booklists can be downloaded at reading dot org.
The International Reading Association is the world's premier organization of literacy professionals. Our titles promote reading by providing professional development to continuously advance the quality of literacy instruction and research.
 Research-based, classroom-tested, and peer-reviewed, IRA titles are among the highest quality tools that help literacy professionals do their jobs better. 
 Some of the many areas we publish in include: 
 -Comprehension -Response To Intervention/Struggling Readers -Early Literacy -Adolescent Literacy -Assessment -Literacy Coaching -Research And Policy

Breaking Boundaries With Global Literature: Celebrating Diversity in K-12 Classrooms

Nancy L. Hadaway

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