| Finding the Right Texts: What Works for Beginning and Struggling Readers Contributor(s): Hiebert, Elfrieda H. (Editor), Sailors, Misty (Editor) |
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ISBN: 159385885X ISBN-13: 9781593858858 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $37.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: Until now, no single volume has comprehensively examined the crucial question of how to select the most appropriate reading material for beginning or struggling readers. From leading authorities, this book meets an important need by reviewing the best available research on the role of specific text features--including linguistic and conceptual content--in supporting the development of proficient reading. Also explored are ways that teacher scaffolding can help students who have difficulties with particular aspects or types of texts. The book considers approaches to adapting the design and selection of texts to reinforce reading skills and provide well-paced challenges for K-6 students at a variety of ability levels. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics - Education | Language Experience Approach - Education | Curricula |
| Dewey: 372.414 |
| LCCN: 2008026744 |
| Series: Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 6.04" W x 8.88" (0.87 lbs) 274 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Until now, no single volume has comprehensively examined the crucial question of how to select the most appropriate reading material for beginning or struggling readers. From leading authorities, this book meets an important need by reviewing the best available research on the role of specific text features--including linguistic and conceptual content--in supporting the development of proficient reading. Also explored are ways that teacher scaffolding can help students who have difficulties with particular aspects or types of texts. The book considers approaches to adapting the design and selection of texts to reinforce reading skills and provide well-paced challenges for K-6 students at a variety of ability levels. |