Reading Instruction for Diverse Classrooms: Research-Based, Culturally Responsive Practice

by Ellen McIntyre EdD, Nancy Hulan, Vicky Layne

 

This practical, teacher-friendly book provides indispensable guidance for implementing research-based reading instruction that is responsive to students' diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Structured around the “big five” core topics of an effective reading program—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—the book explains tried-and-true teaching strategies for fostering all students' achievement. Key topics include engaging diverse students in classroom discussion, involving families in learning, and assessing and teaching new literacies. Numerous classroom examples demonstrate a wide range of easy-to-implement lesson ideas and activities for students at different grade levels, including struggling learners. Issues specific to English language learners are woven throughout the chapters.  

321 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2010

Reviews

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ideas and content are strong in this book, and it reinforces many other similar books but with a specific focus on diverse classrooms. As a high school teacher, I found it less helpful than I might have, as all of the anecdotes and suggestions are focused on lower grades, but most of the overarching ideas certainly remain relevant for the upper grades as well. It gave me enough things to consider and apply that it was worth the time it takes to get through.

[Kyla Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended for teaching in a diverse or urban setting!

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for masters class. Full of great information