ABSTRACT
Reading Fundamentals for Students with Learning Difficulties is a foundational resource on reading instruction for students with learning difficulties. This comprehensive, practical textbook provides fundamental information related to typical and atypical reading development, reading instruction within K-12 classrooms, and how to identify reading problems and provide interventions to a wide range of students who struggle to learn. Throughout the text, cutting edge research on reading instruction for students with learning disabilities and English Learners is translated to practice, making it accessible to even the most novice teachers. Each section concludes with application activities, including self-tests and discussion prompts, to reinforce learning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Section I|52 pages
Introduction to Reading Instruction and Assessment
part Section II|54 pages
Foundations of Early Reading and Writing
part Section III|52 pages
Accessing Text
part Section IV|50 pages
Understanding Text
part Section V|36 pages
Writing and Spelling