Reading Essentials: The Specifics You Need to Teach Reading Well

Reading Essentials: The Specifics You Need to Teach Reading Well

<p> With all the controversy and confusion over "best practice" issues in teaching reading, someone with the necessary experience, the ability to take the long view, and most of all a level head is essential to set things straight. This is where Regie Routman steps in: giving clarity, support, specific demonstrations, and confidence to teachers so they can teach reading in a manner that is consistent with research and learning theory and respectful of students' needs, interests, and abilities. In <i>Reading Essentials</i>, she realistically describes how to achieve these goals-and get high test scores too. </p> <p> Based on her continuing work teaching in schools, Routman proves that good teaching doesn't have to mean lots of hours spent planning. What's necessary is good thinking-thinking about what matters to kids, what kids need to know, how we can move them forward, and how to ensure that they comprehend and enjoy what they read-including struggling students. Readers will discover research-based strategies, immediately doable ideas, and detailed lessons-all based on an <b>instructional framework</b> that includes: <ul> <li>demonstrations</li> <li>shared demonstrations</li> <li>guided practice</li> <li>independent practice.</li> </ul> Thoughout the text, Routman emphasizes the use of professional common sense and demonstrates how to maximize your time, making the most of every teachable moment. Practical, philosophical, and political, <i>Reading Essentials</i> gets to the heart of what excellent reading instruction is all about-and puts the fun back into your teaching. </p>