Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-292) and index.
Contents:
Reading instruction for diverse populations
How children learn to read
CHildren who struggle with reading
Classroom community and discourse practices in research-based, culturally responsive classrooms
Word study : phonemic awareness and phonics
Fluency
Comprehension
More comprehension tools : vocabulary and the instructional conversation
Writing
New literacies
Research-based, culturally responsive reading instruction in second grade
Research-based, culturally responsive reading instruction in fifth grade
Family involvement
"What if my students still need help?" : effective reading interventions.
Summary:
Provides 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 -- From publisher description.