(eBook PDF) Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties 6th Edition

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0134516621
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0134516622
• Author: Thomas Gunning

Comprehensive, practical, and up to date, Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties presents a wealth of examples and thorough coverage of procedures for assessing and instructing below-level readers and writers from pre-k through grade 12. The book covers virtually all aspects of assessment, including basic concepts of tests and measurements; standardized measures, and informal but highly regarded techniques. The book’s thorough, practical coverage of instructional techniques includes approaches for working with readers and writers who have the most severe difficulties. Some 46 sample lessons covering virtually every essential skill are presented and accompanied by numerous suggestions for practice and reinforcement, including the use of technology. The texttakes the position that with the right kind of instruction and reinforcement, virtually all students can learn to read and write complex text, which is the foundation for being college- and career-ready.

table of contents:

1. Introduction to Literacy Difficulties
2. Factors Involved in Reading and Writing Difficulties
3. Overview of Assessment
4. Placing Students and Monitoring Progress
5. Assessment of Reading and Writing Processes
6. Assessment of Cognitive, School, and Home Factors
7. Emergent Literacy and Prevention Programs
8. Teaching Phonics, High-Frequency Words, and Fluency
9. Syllabic, Morphemic, and Contextual Analysis and Dictionary Strategies
10. Building Vocabulary
11. Building Comprehension
12. Reading to Learn and Remember in the Content Areas
13. Building Writing Strategies
14. Tier II and III Programs for Students of All Ages
15. Organization of Intervention and Corrective Programs
Appendix A: Informal Assessment Measures
Appendix B: Sample Assessment Report
Glossary
References
Index

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