Closing the Literacy Gap: Accelerating the Progress of Underperforming Students

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Closing the Literacy Gap by Thomas G. Gunning 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Thomas G. Gunning, EdD, is Professor Emeritus of Reading at Southern Connecticut State University, where he served as Director of the Reading Clinic. Dr. Gunning has taught at all levels and has been a reading specialist and consultant in inner-city schools in Philadelphia and Hartford. He is the author of more than a dozen books on literacy and several intervention programs for struggling readers. Dr. Gunning has conducted research in foundational skills, decoding strategies, readability, and comprehension. He has a special interest in working with underperforming readers, especially those who have significant difficulty learning foundational skills. Table of Contents 1. Catching Up 2. Building Foundational Skills to Accelerate Progress 3. Instruction in Foundational Skills and Understandings 4. Boosting Students Basic Reading Levels 5. Using Extensive Independent Reading to Accelerate Literacy 6. Using the Magic of Periodicals to Accelerate Progress 7. Providing Extra Time 8. Using Tutoring to Accelerate Progress 9. Using Comprehension Strategies and Graphic Organizers to Accelerate and Deepen Learning 10. Accelerating Vocabulary Growth 11. Using Writing to Close the Gap 12. Helping Those Most Affected by the Literacy Gap 13. Taking Steps to Accelerate Literacy Progress and Close the Gap References Childrens Literature Index Review "Literacy is an issue of equity. Students who are less proficient in reading and writing are likely to be disadvantaged for life in many important areas. This book presents an eminently readable and practical approach to closing the literacy gap, from an author who knows his stuff. Gunning has spent his career working with underperforming schools and struggling readers. He offers actionable approaches and resources that can make a true difference in the literacy lives of all students—especially those about whom we worry most."--Timothy Rasinski, PhD, Professor of Literacy Education, and Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Chair in Educational Leadership, Kent State University "This book is a great tool that should be a go-to for teachers, curriculum coaches, and administrators. Gunning provides a roadmap for creating an equitable reading program that meets students where they are and gives them the best opportunity to grow in their reading. I definitely will be returning to, highlighting, and sticky-noting this book!"--Kari Richards, MEd, fifth-grade teacher, Carmel Elementary School, Clarksville, Tennessee "This book is chock-full of valuable resources for classroom teachers, reading specialists, and teacher educators who want to train and motivate prospective literacy interventionists. Gunning presents a variety of free and commercial options for teaching phonics, comprehension, writing, and fluency. Whether novice or experienced, digitally savvy or technologically challenged, teachers will uncover just-right strategies, texts, and technology resources to address the needs of particular students. Reading this book is like having the author right there in the room with you to share his deliberate, strategic, and contextualized approach to accelerating students learning."--Karen C. Waters, EdD, College of Education, Sacred Heart University-A must-have for teachers, paraeducators, administrators, psychologists, and other school personnel….This book provides readers with recent educational research, evidence-based programs, and additional resources that are instrumental in building the foundation for a successful literacy program that meets each student at their individual level, no matter their background.--NASP Communiqué, 11/01/2023 Long Description 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. Review Text "Literacy is an issue of equity. Students who are less proficient in reading and writing are likely to be disadvantaged for life in many important areas. This book presents an eminently readable and practical approach to closing the literacy gap, from an author who knows his stuff. Gunning has spent his career working with underperforming schools and struggling readers. He offers actionable approaches and resources that can make a true difference in the literacy lives of all students-especially those about whom we worry most."--Timothy Rasinski, PhD, Professor of Literacy Education, and Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Chair in Educational Leadership, Kent State University "This book is a great tool that should be a go-to for teachers, curriculum coaches, and administrators. Gunning provides a roadmap for creating an equitable reading program that meets students where they are and gives them the best opportunity to grow in their reading. I definitely will be returning to, highlighting, and sticky-noting this book!"--Kari Richards, MEd, fifth-grade teacher, Carmel Elementary School, Clarksville, Tennessee "This book is chock-full of valuable resources for classroom teachers, reading specialists, and teacher educators who want to train and motivate prospective literacy interventionists. Gunning presents a variety of free and commercial options for teaching phonics, comprehension, writing, and fluency. Whether novice or experienced, digitally savvy or technologically challenged, teachers will uncover just-right strategies, texts, and technology resources to address the needs of particular students. Reading this book is like having the author right there in the room with you to share his deliberate, strategic, and contextualized approach to accelerating students learning."--Karen C. Waters, EdD, College of Education, Sacred Heart University- Review Quote "Literacy is an issue of equity. Students who are less proficient in reading and writing are likely to be disadvantaged for life in many important areas. This book presents an eminently readable and practical approach to closing the literacy gap, from an author who knows his stuff. Gunning has spent his career working with underperforming schools and struggling readers. He offers actionable approaches and resources that can make a true difference in the literacy lives of all students--especially those about whom we worry most."--Timothy Rasinski, PhD, Professor of Literacy Education, and Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Chair in Educational Leadership, Kent State University "This book is a great tool that should be a go-to for teachers, curriculum coaches, and administrators. Gunning provides a roadmap for creating an equitable reading program that meets students where they are and gives them the best opportunity to grow in their reading. I definitely will be returning to, highlighting, and sticky-noting this book!"--Kari Richards, MEd, fifth-grade teacher, Carmel Elementary School, Clarksville, Tennessee "This book is chock-full of valuable resources for classroom teachers, reading specialists, and teacher educators who want to train and motivate prospective literacy interventionists. Gunning presents a variety of free and commercial options for teaching phonics, comprehension, writing, and fluency. Whether novice or experienced, digitally savvy or technologically challenged, teachers will uncover just-right strategies, texts, and technology resources to address the needs of particular students. Reading this book is like having the author right there in the room with you to share his deliberate, strategic, and contextualized approach to accelerating students learning."--Karen C. Waters, EdD, College of Education, Sacred Heart University Details ISBN1462549748 Author Thomas G. Gunning Short Title Closing the Literacy Gap Publisher Guilford Publications Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1462549748 ISBN-13 9781462549740 Format Paperback Subtitle Accelerating the Progress of Underperforming Students Imprint Guilford Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 284 Publication Date 2022-07-29 NZ Release Date 2022-07-29 US Release Date 2022-07-29 UK Release Date 2022-07-29 Alternative 9781462549757 DEWEY 372.43 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2022-06-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:138307815;

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