Assessment & Instruction of Reading and Writing Difficulty: An Interactive Approach

by Marjorie Y. Lipson, Karen K. Wixson

Focusing on ability/disability and reading/writing from an interactive perspective, this book emphasizes the importance of determining and establishing the appropriate learning environment for the individual learner. Extensive, in-depth treatment of current research and best practices make this book a 'must-have' addition to any current or future teacher's library. Section I provides the readers with a strong, comprehensive knowledge of reading/writing research and assessment practices from which readers can move forward to the second and third sections of the book, which contain detailed discussions and examples of assessment practices. K-12 teachers

Genres: Academia

720 pages, Hardcover

Published October 25, 2002

Reviews

[Anne Baiel · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a mammoth!

748 pages including indices. It’s a hardcover, which I hate, as trying to read a 748-page book comfortably becomes impossible.

Technicalities aside, this text is full of valuable information regarding assessing reading difficulties, and then developing instructional plans to help students succeed. There are tons of forms and example assessments you can use immediately. There are many methods of instruction described, and references of where to look for more information.

I had to read this as part of a developmental reading course, so I’m sure the shelf-price is rather steep to just buy it on a whim. If you’re interested in reading instruction, or work with struggling readers (all grade levels), this is an excellent book to at least find at the library.

[J-Lynn Van Pelt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a dense book with a lot of information on literacy assessments. An excellent reference book to have on the shelf. I especially like that section 5 focuses heavily on using assessments to inform instruction!

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this text to be extremely valuable, and I was glad to see it acknowledge the role motivation plays in the learning process.