Recommended by the Ontario Ministry Of Education
Grades K-8
With all the controversy and confusion over “best practice” issues in teaching reading, Regie Routman steps in: giving clarity, support, specific demonstrations, and confidence to teachers so they can teach reading in a manner that is consistent with research and learning theory and respectful of students’ needs, interests, and abilities. In Reading Essentials, she realistically
describes how to achieve these goals. Readers will discover research-based strategies, immediately doable ideas, and detailed lessons. Topics include:
teaching much more, more effectively and joyfully, in less time
applying an optimal learning model to teaching
reducing isolated skills work
maximizing whole-class teaching
working with struggling readers
connecting reading with writing
organizing a terrific classroom library and reading area
monitoring and evaluating students as readers
integrating assessment and testing into daily teaching
teaching comprehension sensibly and effectively
applying shared reading across the grades and curriculum
planning guided reading in meaningful, manageable ways
knowing how and when to question research and programs
ensuring reading competence and confidence for every child
Also available by Regie Routman:
Writing Essentials / 0325006016 / 2004 / 304 pp. + DVD / Grades K-8
Conversations / 032500109X / 2000 / 896 pp. / Grades K-8
