Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties

by Thomas G. Gunning

This practical text details techniques for assessing students and using assessment results to provide effective instruction. Forty sample lessons cover major skills and strategies. Focusing on low-achieving readers and writers, the author emphasizes strategies that students can use independently to improve word recognition, vocabulary knowledge, comprehension, reading in content areas, writing, and study skills. He recommends functional, systematic instruction that exists in the context of holistic reading and writing activities. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Genres: School, Education

565 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1997

Reviews

[Teresa Witte]

Very comprehensive tome for educators who seek to support students in reading comprehension.

[Ann]

Read for CI 574. The Bible for reading instruction.

[Austin Sayre]

Not the most helpful book on reading. More theory and less practical application for the classroom.