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What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Grades 1-2 (What the Science Says) - Softcover

Book 6 of 7: What the Science Says

Bowers, Erica

 
9781087696737: What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Grades 1-2 (What the Science Says)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1087696739 ISBN 13: 9781087696737
Publisher: Shell Education Pub, 2023

Synopsis

Bring the science of reading to life in the classroom.

This comprehensive and practical resource empowers teachers to transform research into effective instruction, helping students in Grades 1-2 develop strong literacy foundations for success.

Erica Bowers provides an overview of key components of literacy instruction--including word recognition, reading comprehension and content knowledge, and writing--alongside proven strategies to strengthen students' skills in these areas.

With 36 powerful strategies, teachers will have everything needed to:

  • Understand the "why" behind each strategy with clear background information.
  • Focus lessons using well-defined instructional objectives.
  • Implement with ease using step-by-step guidance designed for busy classrooms.
  • Adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Filled with real-world examples and more than 40 engaging activity sheets, this book makes applying the science of reading both practical and enjoyable. It's the perfect tool for helping teachers build confident, skilled readers and writers who are ready for lifelong learning.

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About the Author

Erica Bowers, Ed.D., is a professor in the department of Literacy and Reading Education at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and is the Director of Faculty Development and Academic Technology. Erica previously served as Director of the CSUF Reading Center, guiding graduate students in their work with striving readers. She has coauthored numerous articles focusing on academic English, literacy coaching, literacy assessment, and reading motivation. Erica is the author of What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Grades 1-2 and the coauthor of Building Academic Language Through Content-Area Text. She is a former elementary school teacher and reading specialist.

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Publisher
Shell Education Pub
Publication date
2023
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1087696739
ISBN 13 
9781087696737
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
184