Phonics Development among English Learners

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17. 18. 19. AN INTRODUCTION TO LITERACY INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT Becoming an Effective Literacy Teacher Critical Components of Teaching Structured Reading Assessment Basics Standards Foundational Skills for Literacy THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS OF LITERACY ACQUISITION & INSTRUCTION Oral Language and Listening Skill Development in Early Childhood Phonological Awareness Basic Phonics Advanced Word Study Beginning Handwriting, Spelling, and Composition Instruction Fluency Instruction A Comprehensive Approach to Vocabulary Development Comprehension Instruction PK–Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Instruction, Grades 4–6 Disciplinary Literacy Strategic and Meaningful Writing Instruction INSTRUCTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS TO ENHANCE EFFECTIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION Literacy Instruction for English Learners Technology for Elementary Literacy Instruction Moving Forward

Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment Pre-K–6, Second Edition

Edited by Martha C. Hougen, Ph.D. (Consultant and Author, Woodland Hills, CA), & Susan M. Smartt, Ph.D. (former Senior Research Associate, Vanderbilt University), with invited contributors

Understand the science of reading and how to implement evidence-based instruction to increase the reading and writing achievement of pre-K–6 students. Fully revised and updated, this core text covers the research base for structured literacy instruction and practical guidance on the essential components of literacy instruction.

Listed by the 2020 National Council on Teacher Quality’s Teacher Prep Review as an exemplary text covering all five elements of effective reading instruction.

Woven throughout this new edition are proven strategies for effective explicit, systematic instruction. Instructional activities, scripted demonstrations of lessons, and online resources give readers examples to apply the research into classroom instruction. Engaging, pragmatic, and accessible, this book is an essential text for preservice teacher candidates.

WITH ONLINE COMPANION MATERIALS: Online Resource Appendix addressing each topic, PowerPoint slides, answer keys for the Knowledge Assessment questions, sample lesson plans and syllabi.

NEW CHAPTERS ON: assessment basics • standards to guide instruction • development of social-emotional skills and early language • advanced word study • English learners • supportive technology • role of reflection in planning instruction

REVISED CHAPTERS ON: instruction to develop phonological/ phonemic awareness • handwriting, spelling, writing and spelling • fluency • vocabulary • comprehension • disciplinary literacy • integrated lesson plans

UPDATED INFORMATION ON: structured literacy • data-based decision making • MTSS • metacognitive awareness • formal and informal assessments to guide instruction • standards-based instruction including the Common Core State Standards and the Knowledge & Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading

NEW FEATURES: reflections to encourage critical thought • knowledge assessment questions • application activities • vignettes, case studies, highlighted text boxes, and sample activities and scripts