Closing the Literacy Gap
Author | : Thomas G. Gunning |
Publisher | : Guilford Publications |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2022-06-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781462549740 |
ISBN-13 | : 1462549748 |
Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Packed with practical tools, this book provides K–6 educators with a research-based framework for accelerating the reading and writing growth of underperforming students. Strategies and resources are included for building foundational skills, comprehension, and vocabulary; engaging students with independent reading and periodicals; developing writing; and implementing tutoring and other extra supports. The book gives special attention to helping those most affected by the literacy gap--Black and Latinx students, students living in poverty, and students with reading disabilities. It describes dozens of high-quality intervention programs, assessments, activities, and materials, many of which can be accessed for free at the companion website. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.