Reading Instruction That Works: The Case for Balanced Teaching (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy) - Hardcover

Pressley, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 157230734X ISBN 13: 9781572307346

Publisher: Guilford Press, 2002

Synopsis

Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this widely adopted text provides a comprehensive guide to effective literacy instruction in the elementary grades. Distinguished scholar and educator Michael Pressley presents research-based, classroom-tested best practices for combining skills-based and whole language approaches in the context of a highly motivating environment. Updated throughout with the latest data, the book explains the theoretical underpinnings of recommended strategies and techniques and shows how exemplary teachers actually put them into practice. Three all-new chapters provide state-of-the-science coverage of fluency, vocabulary, and writing.

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Review

'No one does a better job of describing a truly balanced approach to reading instruction than Michael Pressley, particularly with the new chapters on fluency, vocabulary, and writing. If I had only ten books on reading on my bookshelves, this would be one of them.' - Michael F. Graves, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota

'After reading the third edition of this book, I knew that I had another valuable resource for my classroom. I was encouraged to find coverage of new aspects of reading instruction, including new research that is relevant to my students. Current instructional standards are reflected in the new chapters on fluency, vocabulary, and writing. I highly recommend this book to elementary teachers and special educators.' - Sheri Louis, MA, Special Education Teacher, Westcott Junior High School, Westbrook, Maine

Synopsis

Since the initial publication of this important text, the research support for balanced literacy instruction has continued to grow. This revised and updated second edition incorporates findings from reports by the National Reading Panel and the National Research Council, as well as ongoing research by the author and others. Interjecting a voice of reason into ongoing debates on the "one best way" to teach reading, Michael Pressley demonstrates how effective reading instruction combines aspects of both skills-emphasis and whole-language approaches. Topics covered include the various components of both whole language and skills instruction; how the balanced approach is applied in real classrooms; and motivational issues. The second edition has been augmented with new material on phonemic awareness; comprehension problems; decoding and comprehension; vocabulary instruction; development of word knowledge; and "flooding" the classroom with motivation. It also features a new discussion of the place of Reading Recovery within balanced instruction, including an in-depth case study.

Edition details

• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 157230734X
• ISBN 13: 9781572307346
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 378