Successful reading assessments and interventions for struggling readers : lessons from literacy space /

Each struggling reader has a unique combination of strengths and areas that require targeted instruction. Through their work with teachers and children in an after school tutoring program, the authors have identified six types of struggling readers and offer suggestions for assessment and instructio...

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Main Author: Jensen, Deborah Ann
Other Authors: Tuten, Jennifer A.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
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Summary:Each struggling reader has a unique combination of strengths and areas that require targeted instruction. Through their work with teachers and children in an after school tutoring program, the authors have identified six types of struggling readers and offer suggestions for assessment and instruction for each type of struggling reader. The book shares lessons learned from the tutoring program that are applicable to the classroom. Suggestions of how teachers can outreach and involve parents, caregivers and families is included.
Physical Description:xiv, 213 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781137028631 (hardback)
1137028637 (hardback)
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