Reading Problems: Assessment and Teaching Strategies

by Margaret Ann Richek, JoAnne Schudt Caldwell, Joyce Holt Jennings

This book combines new and time-tested approaches to reading problems by adding usable instructional strategies, assessment tools, research, and an actual Informal Reading Inventory. The book distills many different approaches to teaching students with reading problems, presenting them in an approachable, balanced and readable format. Early chapters present general information on the reading process, problem readers, assessment and the principles of instruction. Later chapters provide in-depth information on strategies for teaching various parts of the literacy process and conclude with chapters detailing successful intervention programs, and teaching in diverse and inclusive settings. Reading Problems is extremely practical, presenting many informal assessment tools and strategies. Yet, it also presents research on intervention programs, multicultural strategies, and extensive descriptions of tests. The needs of adolescents and adults are also emphasized. For educators of grades K-3, parents, or anyone interested in literacy assessment and teaching strategies.

Genres: Teaching

432 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm actually reading the 6th edition, but I couldn't find a picture for it. I'm finding this little book to be a nice resource for assessment and reading strategies. The most refreshing aspect is that the text is not overloaded with useless charts and sidebars; almost every figure that the authors include is a truly useful chart or other visual, and they don't pop up on every other page.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

reading for a class right now, informational

[Valerie Zink · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great resource for any reading teacher. My only complaint is that it did get a bit dry in some of the chapters. I read the whole thing for a class and will keep it on my shelves.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite useful but the organization of the early chapters makes for a lot of redundant reading.