The Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction and Assessment, Pre-K-6

by Susan Smartt (Editor), Martha Hougen Ph.D. (Editor)

For future literacy teachers just beginning their professional education, nothing's more important than the first core text that builds their foundation for classroom success. That's why every preservice teacher should start with this introductory reading textbook, ideal for teaching fundamental literacy skills to students in pre-K–Grade 6. Based on cutting-edge research, best practices, and the newest professional standards, this core literacy textbook is a must for tomorrow's teachers because it















Expertly organized and student-friendly, this practical text makes complex material easy to learn with case studies and classroom examples, scripted demonstrations of lessons, in-class exercises, chapter objectives, glossary terms, engaging photos, and short summaries of key information. And each chapter includes sample assignments ideal for tutors or student teachers, so they can immediately translate their knowledge into effective instruction. The essential first step in every reading teacher's professional preparation, this accessible textbook lays a solid foundation for future coursework—and for a successful career of shaping confident, competent readers.
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Genres: Education

320 pages, Hardcover

First published April 5, 2012

Reviews

[Susan Dufner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction and Assessment is the subject of a book study I'm participating in this fall. It is a comfortable yet dense read that covers multiple facets of reading acquisition. This includes a history of legislation, assessment and how to use it, current reading science and and best practices for teaching important fundamental skills (the big 5: phonological awareness, phonics, vocab, fluency and comprehension + writing). Other chapters address ELL and and technology. This book is understandable for a beginner, but digs deeper for an advanced practitioner as well. Each chapter is written by an expert in that field so by the end of the chapter you will have a comprehensive overview that will prepare you to dig into more weighty texts. If you simply collect the books for your reading list that the contributors have written that will be a good start. Too many children are not proficient readers and there are many causes, but a lack of skilled teachers doesn't have to be one of them. Be sure to get the latest second edition--reading science is changing. I wish I'd had this when I first became an elementary teacher.

[Kathy McC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good college text for education majors, but not much help for experienced teachers.