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What Really Matters for Struggling Readers: Designing ResearchBased Programs,Used
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A part of the What Really Matters series, the Third Edition of What Really Matters for Struggling Readers examines the increasing amount of research demonstrating that we can teach every child to read.Using nontechnical summaries, nationally recognized scholar and author Dick Allington delivers a concise and balanced introduction to reading remediation and intervention programs; showing teachers how to use a variety of best practices with children who are struggling readers in order to transform them into proficient readers. This new edition includes new findings on reading achievement and instruction, reading volume as it relates to reading proficiency, readertext match, fluency development, comprehension strategies and instruction for struggling readers. Its emphasis is on explaining what the research says, why it works and how to use this information to provide intensive, expert reading instruction for all children. The continued focus on helping teachers design reading remediation and intervention programs around wellestablished reality and researchbased components is framed within the confines of the No Child Left Behind Act.Written by authors you know and trust, each of the books in the What Really Matters series offers a succinct presentation of what matters most when teaching different aspects of the reading process. With a thoughtprovoking, rich presentation, Dick Allington explores complex issues teachers of reading face in todays classrooms and brings each of the topics to life. These brief and inexpensive books are written in a lively narrative with clear organization, exceptional pedagogy, and special features. Their friendly design and compact size make the books accessible, convenient, and easyto read.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'What Really Matters for Struggling Readers'? A: The book primarily focuses on research-based strategies for teaching reading to struggling readers, emphasizing effective remediation and intervention programs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Richard Allington, a nationally recognized scholar in the field of education and reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the third edition of 'What Really Matters for Struggling Readers'.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 3, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for teachers? A: Yes, the book is designed for educators and provides practical guidance on how to support struggling readers in the classroom.
- Q: What kind of instructional strategies does the book discuss? A: The book discusses various best practices for reading instruction, including fluency development, comprehension strategies, and reader-text matches.
- Q: Does the book address the No Child Left Behind Act? A: Yes, the book frames its discussion around the components of the No Child Left Behind Act, providing context for its recommendations.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Are there any new findings included in this edition? A: Yes, the third edition includes new findings on reading achievement, instruction, and strategies for struggling readers.