About the Online Materials
About the Editors
About the Contributors
About the Online Materials
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section I
An Introduction to Literacy Instruction and Assessment
1 Becoming an Effective Literacy Teacher
Martha C. Hougen
2 Critical Components of Teaching Structured Reading
Martha C. Hougen and Susan M. Smartt
3 Assessment Basics
Susan M. Smartt
4 Using Standards to Guide Instruction
Karin K. Hess
5 Foundational Skills for Literacy:Social-Emotional Skills and Language Development
Vicki Gibson
Section II
The Foundational Skills of Literacy Acquisition and Instruction
6 Oral Language and Listening Skill Development in Early Childhood
Christie Cavanaugh
7 Phonological Awareness:A Critical Foundation for Beginning Reading
Stephanie Al Otaiba, Miriam Ortiz, and Martha C. Hougen
8 Basic Phonics
Carol Tolman, Martha C. Hougen, and Susan M. Smartt
9 Advanced Word Study
Martha C. Hougen, Carol Tolman, and Susan M. Smartt
10 Beginning Handwriting, Spelling, and Composition Instruction
Suzanne Carreker
11 Fluency Instruction
Jan Hasbrouck and Martha C. Hougen
12 A Comprehensive Approach to Vocabulary Development
Deborah K. Reed, Martha C. Hougen, and Susan M. Ebbers
13 Comprehension Instruction:Grades K–3
Darcy Dycha and Holly Tate Rocha
14 Reading Comprehension Instruction:Grades 4–6
Stephen Ciullo and Colleen Klein Reutebuch
15 Disciplinary Literacy
Martha C. Hougen and Kristie Hotchkiss
16 Strategic and Meaningful Writing Instruction
Joshua Wilson, Natalie G. Olinghouse, and Sally Valentino Drew
Section III
Instructional Considerations to Enhance Effective Literacy Instruction
17 Literacy Instruction for English Learners
Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan
18 Technology for Elementary Literacy Instruction
Elaine A. Cheesman
Moving Forward:The Role of Reflection in Planning Literacy Instruction
Heather Haynes Smith and Susanne James
Conclusion Ten Tips to Becoming an Effective Teacher
Martha C. Hougen and Susan M. Smartt
Appendix A What to Include in Your Tutoring Toolbox
Appendix B Directions for the Jigsaw Activity
Appendix C Lesson Plan Template
Appendix D List of Assessments, Screening, and Progress Monitoring Tools
Appendix E Directions for a Sticky Board
Glossary
References
Index