Readings Non-Negotiables

Elements of Effective Reading Instruction

By (author) Rachael Gabriel

Publication date:

07 February 2013

Length of book:

126 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

Dimensions:

228x152mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781475801163

A small set of important practices should be considered non-negotiable elements of daily reading instruction. The research base of these non-negotiables is described along with practical examples of their application. The non-negotiables do not require additional materials, time or funding, but can be integrated into any program in order to ensure every student has access to effective literacy instruction. This book can be used as a guide for program design and evaluation, as well as a source of ideas and (re)assurances for those currently engaged in the ongoing pursuit of effective literacy instruction for every reader, every day.

Foreword
Preface
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Acknowledgments
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Introduction: Cycles of reading success
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Chapter 1: Every reader reads something he or she chooses
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Chapter 2: Every reader reads accurately
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Chapter 3: Every reader reads something he or she understands
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Chapter 4: Every reading intervention is balanced to incorporate meaning
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Chapter 5: Every reader writes about something meaningful
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Chapter 6: Every reader talks with a peer about reading and writing
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Chapter 7: Every reader listens to a fluent reader read aloud
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Chapter 8: Wanted: instruction wrapped in meaning, grounded in purpose
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Appendices
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References
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In this book, Dr. Gabriel takes the mystery out of teaching reading and adeptly describes for practitioners how to infuse seven meaningful and workable elements into their classroom reading instruction. These elements promote high-quality and differentiated instruction for all students, while offering guidelines to develop more expert teachers of reading.