Strategies for Reading Assessment and Instruction: Helping Every Child Succeed

by Robert B. Cooter

Written by authors well known for their expertise in the field, the second edition of this complete resource offers a wide-ranging compendium of research-validated assessment tools and reading practices—all based on the most recent trend in reading education, comprehensive reading instruction. Coverage encompasses the issues involved in reading instruction, past and present, and relates these issues to current best practices in such areas as phonological awareness (phonemic awareness, phonics, the alphabetic principle), comprehension, fluency, and others. The book's easy-to-use format invites involvement, and rewards the reader with concrete answers to the question of how to teach reading and writing effectively and interestingly. For practicing and future teachers preparing themselves for the diversity of today's classrooms—especially ELL, ESL, and bilingual students.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Teaching

496 pages, Paperback

First published July 25, 2002

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid, evidence-based resource for educators looking to refine their reading instruction. The book provides a clear and practical approach to assessing students’ reading abilities and tailoring instruction to meet their needs. The IF-THEN charts are a standout feature, offering quick and actionable strategies based on student performance. I also appreciated the way each major component of reading—like phonics, fluency, and comprehension—gets its own dedicated chapter, making it easy to find targeted instructional techniques.

There are expanded strategies for English language learners, a focus on technology integration, and a chapter on family involvement to help prevent summer learning loss. As a high school English teacher studying to be a Reading Specialist, I found the book’s practical tools useful, though some sections felt more geared toward elementary educators. While I would have liked to see more strategies directly applicable to struggling adolescent readers, the book still provided helpful insights that I can adapt for my students. Overall, I gave it four out of five stars—it's a well-organized and informative guide.

[Randie D. Camp, M.S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice resource for general and special education teachers

[M.R. Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent catalogue of teaching strategies and activities for literacy.