This Is How We Teach Reading . . . and It's Working!: The what, why, and how of teaching phonics in K–3 classrooms - Softcover

Willms, Heather; Alberti, Giacinta

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9781551383576: This Is How We Teach Reading . . . and It's Working!: The what, why, and how of teaching phonics in K–3 classrooms
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1551383578 ISBN 13: 9781551383576
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers, 2022

Synopsis

This timely book offers a clear and structured method for integrating explicit phonics instruction into K–3 classrooms. An essential guide for teaching reading, the book is grounded in the cutting-edge, evidence-based science of reading. It provides a flexible and effective step-by-step progression that covers the essential phonics skills that teachers have been asking for, and addresses the needs of busy, diverse classrooms. This blueprint to effective instruction explores screening, assessment, and intervention, as well as working with English language learners. Tools for implementation include high-impact activities, lesson templates, word lists, phoneme-grapheme grids, word ladders, and more.

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About the Authors

Heather Willms, B.A., B.Ed., M.A.Ed., is a university instructor, reading coach, and author. Her works include the well-known This Is How We Teach Reading...And It's Working!. She is an intervention teacher whose work includes mentoring, modeling, and supporting both teachers and students in grades K–8. Heather has twenty-three years of experience as a classroom, learning support, and district lead teacher. A respected literacy leader, she works as a reading consultant and coach for districts, schools, and teachers interested in shifting instruction to align with Structured Literacy and evidence-based practices.



Giacinta Alberti, B.Ed., is a K–7 learning support teacher in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. She has a teaching degree from the University of Victoria with a specialization in learning support. Giacinta has experience supporting struggling readers and developing programs and support plans for students in need, while working closely with parents and other school district professionals. She has been a highly respected educator for fifteen years and is a leader among her peers.

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Publisher
Pembroke Publishers
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1551383578
ISBN 13 
9781551383576
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
272
Rating
  • 4.60 out of 5 stars
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