Finding the Right Texts What Works for Beginning and Struggling Readers |
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| Author:
| Sailors, Misty |
| Editor:
| Sailors, Misty
Hiebert, Elfrieda H. |
| Series title: | Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-282-79046-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $78.00 |
Book Description:
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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 featuresincluding linguistic and conceptual contentin supporting the development of proficient reading. Also explored are ways that teacher scaffolding can help students who have...
More DescriptionUntil 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 featuresincluding linguistic and conceptual contentin 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 K6 students at a variety of ability levels."