Structured Literacy Interventions Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6

by Spear-Swerling, Louise

• ISBN13: 9781462548781
• ISBN10: 1462548784
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781462548804
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-02-22
• Publisher: The Guilford Press
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About This Book

Structured Literacy Interventions: Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6

This book is a comprehensive guide designed for educators and reading specialists working with students in grades K-6 who face reading difficulties. Written by leading experts in the field of literacy, including Louise Spear-Swerling, Devin Kearns, and Louisa Moats, this book provides practical and research-backed strategies to help students overcome various reading challenges.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by teachers, reading specialists, and educators in elementary schools. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in structured literacy interventions, including professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of reading instruction methods.

History and Editions

The first edition of "Structured Literacy Interventions" was released on February 22, 2022. This book brings together the latest research and practical activities to help teachers design and target structured literacy interventions for specific student profiles. The book is part of The Guilford Series on Intensive Instruction, which focuses on providing intensive instructional strategies for students with reading difficulties.

Author and Other Works

Louise Spear-Swerling is the primary author of this book. She is known for her expertise in reading instruction and her ability to provide clear, concise, and practical guidance for educators. Spear-Swerling has also contributed to other educational resources, focusing on literacy and reading interventions.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers key components of literacy, including phonemic awareness, word recognition, reading longer words, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, oral language comprehension, and reading comprehension.
• Practical Activities: Each chapter includes practical activities and research-based strategies to help students overcome specific reading challenges.
• Expert Contributions: The book features contributions from leading experts in the field of literacy, ensuring that the information is current and relevant.
• Easy to Read: The book is written in an easy-to-understand format, making it accessible to educators with varying levels of experience.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781462548781
• eBook: Available through various e-book platforms
• Related ISBNs:
• Hardcover with e-book: ISBN-13: 9781462548804
• Hardcover with e-book and print: ISBN-13: 9781462548811

Publication Details

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Publication Date: February 22, 2022
• Number of Pages: 244 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no other editions of this specific book, it is part of a series that may include additional resources and formats. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official publisher's website or contact their customer service.

Additional Resources

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Author Biography

Louise Spear-Swerling, PhD, is Professor Emerita in the Department of Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University. Her research interests focus on children’s reading development and literacy difficulties, as well as teacher knowledge for reading instruction; she has presented and published widely on these topics. Dr. Spear-Swerling is the author of two previous books on reading difficulties and is an editorial board member for several journals, including Annals of Dyslexia, Teaching Exceptional Children, and Reading Psychology. A former special educator at the elementary level, Dr. Spear-Swerling prepared both general and special education teacher candidates to teach reading using structured literacy approaches for many years. Currently she consults often for K–12 schools, primarily on cases involving students with severe or persistent literacy difficulties and ways to improve their achievement.
 

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Structured Literacy and Poor Reader Profiles, Louise Spear-Swerling
2. Structured Literacy Interventions for Phonemic Awareness and Basic Word Recognition Skills, Stephanie Al Otaiba, Jill H. Allor, & Jennifer Stewart
3. Structured Literacy Interventions for Reading Long Words, Devin M. Kearns, Cheryl P. Lyon, & Shannon L. Kelley
4. Structured Language Interventions for Spelling, Louisa C. Moats
5. Structured Literacy Interventions for Reading Fluency, Roxanne F. Hudson, Erin Munce Anderson, Melissa McGraw, Rebecca Ann Ray, & Alison Wilhelm
6. Structured Literacy Interventions for Vocabulary, Michael D. Coyne & Susan M. Loftus-Rattan
7. Structured Literacy Interventions for Oral Language Comprehension, Richard P. Zipoli & Donna D. Merritt
8. Structured Reading Comprehension Intervention for Students with Reading Difficulties, Elizabeth A. Stevens & Christy R. Austin
9. Structured Language Interventions for Written Expression, Susan Lambrecht Smith & Charles Winthrop Haynes
10. Multicomponent Structured Literacy Interventions for Mixed Reading Difficulties, Louise Spear-Swerling