{"product_id":"overcoming-reading-challenges-kindergarten-through-middle-school-paperback","title":"Overcoming Reading Challenges: Kindergarten through Middle School - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret Vaughn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDixie Massey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven the current emphasis on how to teach reading, also known as the debate on the \"Science of Reading,\" this text addresses the fundamentals of reading instruction and provides practical evidence-based research and strategies to support students who may be experiencing reading challenges. With a keen focus on how to apply knowledge of effective teaching along with reading strategies, this text addresses the flexibility teachers must know in order to teach reading to a wide variety of learners. Drs. Margaret Vaughn and Dixie Massey focus on critical questions about reading instruction ranging from, \"When should a child be reading?\" to \"How do you strengthen decoding and fluency in students?\" to \"What to do when a student starts middle school?\" The book opens with critical questions like these and outlines each chapter with knowledge of theory and practical instructional actions teachers of all levels can engage in to support students experiencing reading challenges. As former classroom teachers and now literacy researchers and professors, the chapters reflect their combined knowledge of over 20 years along with current research and practical strategies for teachers of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery chapter opens with guiding questions, followed by theories and recommended instructional practices to support effective and equitable reading instruction for a wide variety of learners. Key areas addressed include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Phonemic awareness\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Decoding\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Fluency\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Reading Comprehension\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Vocabulary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition, there are chapters that focus on often overlooked areas of reading instruction such as motivation and student agency, critical to support and engage readers in today's educational settings. This practical guide highlights how to support students experiencing reading challenges as well as how to engage and partner with families to support students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Vaughn\u003c\/strong\u003e, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Washington State University. Her award-winning research addresses literacy teaching and research, teacher practice, and contemporary educational issues. As a former classroom teacher, she is an advocate for developing equitable schools and student agency. Dr. Vaughn collaborates with schools in the US and across the globe. Her notable books include \u003ci\u003eStudent Agency: Honoring Student Voice in the Curriculum, Accelerating Learning Recovery for All Students \u003c\/i\u003e(with Seth Parsons), \u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Effective Literacy Instruction, Grades K-5 \u003c\/i\u003e(with Seth Parsons), and \u003ci\u003eTeaching with Children's Literature: Theory to Practice \u003c\/i\u003e(with Dixie Massey).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDixie D. Massey teaches at Seattle Pacific University. Her research interests include teacher decision-making, the role of motivation in literacy learning, and the history of literacy instruction. She co-authored \u003ci\u003eTeaching with children's literature: From theory to practice \u003c\/i\u003ewith Margaret Vaughn. As an author and co-author, she contributed to the curriculum series such as \u003ci\u003eComprehension Strategies for World History and U.S. History in the Social Studies, Targeted Vocabulary Instruction\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eSeeds of Inquiry \u003c\/i\u003eseries published by The Social Studies School Services. Dr. Massey has served as a historian for the Literacy Research Association and the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers. Currently, she chairs the History of Literacy ICG for the Literacy Research Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 162\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 29, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773366665504,"sku":"9781636671642","price":73.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/df6c6ecdcbd18ba3dada0713dc99a023_9d5a5f2a-9328-4788-a0cb-50cb23ae0544.webp?v=1780425275","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/overcoming-reading-challenges-kindergarten-through-middle-school-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}