The New Art and Science of Teaching Reading: (How to Teach Reading Comprehension Using a Literacy Development Model)

Part of The New Art and Science of Teaching series

Only when teachers have in-depth knowledge of reading skill and literacy development can they deliver best-practice reading assessment and instruction to students. The New Art and Science of Teaching Reading presents a compelling model for the stages of reading development, structured around five key topics: (1) foundational skills, (2) word recognition, (3) reading fluency, (4) vocabulary, and (5) reading comprehension. More than 100 reading-focused instructional strategies are laid out in detail to help teachers ensure every student becomes a proficient reader. Guide students at all stages of literacy development, from learning the basic concepts of print to demonstrating advanced reading comprehension. Discover a research-based reading model to guide your instruction: Understand how to best utilize The New Art and Science of Teaching framework for teaching reading comprehension and other reading skills. Explore a reading model that addresses how to articulate content, implement specific instructional strategies, and navigate reading-related issues that might arise in the classroom. Understand which elements of instruction are best suited for teaching reading. Explore how general strategies for teaching can be employed alongside specific strategies to enhance teaching, enrich learning and literacy development, and improve the classroom environment. Access free reproducibles, including exercises, games, and readings for the classroom.

A joint publication of ASCD and Solution Tree

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Reading Research and a Reading-Specific Model of Instruction

Chapter 2: Providing and Communicating Clear Learning Goals

Chapter 3: Using Assessments

Chapter 4: Conducting Direct Instruction Lessons

Chapter 5: Conducting Practicing and Deepening Lessons

Chapter 6: Conducting Knowledge Application Lessons

Chapter 7: Using Strategies That Appear in All Types of Lessons

Chapter 8: Using Engagement Strategies

Chapter 9: Implementing Rules and Procedures

Chapter 10: Building Relationships

Chapter 11: Communicating High Expectations

Chapter 12: Developing Expertise

Appendix A: The New Art and Science of Teaching Framework

Appendix B: Orthography Exercises

Appendix C: Reading in the Disciplines

Appendix D: Phoneme Charts

Appendix E: Vocabulary Games

Appendix F: Culturally Diverse Texts

References and Resources

Books in The New Art and Science of Teaching series: The New Art and Science of Teaching The Handbook for the New Art and Science of Teaching The New Art and Science of Teaching Reading The New Art and Science of Teaching Writing The New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment