Teaching Struggling And At-risk Readers: A Direct Instruction Approach

Centered around the standards set by the National Reading Panel, "Teaching Struggling and At-Risk Readers: A Direct Instruction Approach" is designed to provide specific information to assist educators in being effective teachers of reading with all their students. This three-part book provides information on incorporating instructional design and delivery principles into daily instruction for students at the beginning and primary stages of reading. It discusses: *Structuring initial teaching procedures so teaching presentations are clear and foster a high degree of interaction between teachers and students. *Using language and demonstration techniques that can be understood by all students. *Sequencing the instruction of reading content to ensure essential skills and knowledge are taught in an aligned and coherent manner. *Using techniques that provide adequate practice and review for students in developing high levels of fluency and accuracy. Inservice Teachers and Reading/Literacy Specialists.