Reading Mastery Reading/Literature Strand Grade 1, Language Assessment Handbook (READING MASTERY LEVEL VI) - Softcover

Engelmann, Siegfried

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0076234843 ISBN 13: 9780076234844

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2008

Synopsis

Reading Mastery Signature Edition, Language Assessment Handbook, Grade 1 Reading Mastery (R) Signature Edition offers a highly explicit, systematic approach to teaching reading that has proven successful in a wide range of schools, classrooms, and districts. Benefits:Systematic and sustained instruction teaches students important concepts and efficient strategies thoroughly and effectively. Teacher modeling, guided practice, and cumulative review are central to the program and ensure that all students make signifi cant progress. Highly specifi ed lessons and consistent presentation techniques allow lessons to flow smoothly and teachers to respond immediately to student needs. The comprehensive assessment system starts with placement and includes ongoing testing to monitor progress and guide movement through the program. A substantial body of independent research shows that, with Reading Mastery (R), teachers can expect mastery, success, and results. The Language Arts Strand: Teaches the oral language skills necessary to understand what is said, written, and read in the classroom Helps students communicate ideas and information effectively Develops the ability to use writing strategies and processes successfully

About this title

About the Author:

Siegfried Engelmann's 30+ years of research on teaching beginning reading resulted in the creation of the incredibly successful Direct Instruction teaching method, a cornerstone of SRA's Reading Mastery Plus program.

He has produced an extensive list of books (including SRA's Direct Instruction reading, mathematics, and language arts programs), journal articles, and papers focusing on Direct Instruction.

Currently, Mr. Engelmann is working on a new math program for SRA. He recently completed a book entitled Inferred Functions of Performance and Learning. He is also the co-author of Theory of Instruction with Douglas Carnine.

Mr. Engelmann is a professor of special education at the University of Oregon and Director of the National Institute for Direct Instruction.

He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Western Michigan University in 1984 for his contributions to the field of education and holds a degree in philosophy from the University of Illinois.

His other awards include the 2002 Award for Education Research from the Council of Scientific Society Presidents and the Fred Keller Award from the American Psychological Association.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0076234843
• ISBN 13: 9780076234844
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 40