This practical, teacher-friendly book provides indispensable guidance
for implementing research-based reading instruction that is responsive
to students' diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Structured
around the "big five" core topics of an effective reading
program--phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and
comprehension--the book explains tried-and-true teaching strategies for
fostering all students' achievement. Key topics include engaging diverse
students in classroom discussion, involving families in learning, and
assessing and teaching new literacies. Numerous classroom examples
demonstrate a wide range of easy-to-implement lesson ideas and
activities for students at different grade levels, including struggling
learners. Issues specific to English language learners are woven
throughout the chapters.