Help for Struggling Readers

For teachers, teacher educators, and reading specialists, this practical book presents an array of research-based instructional strategies for use with struggling readers in the upper-elementary and middle grades. It is filled with proven ideas for engaging students and developing the key components of successful reading: vocabulary, comprehension, word recognition, and fluency. Each chapter reviews techniques for working on specific skills, provides needed materials and teacher-friendly instructional tips, and lists suggestions for further reading. The book's convenient 8 1/2" x 11" format and numerous reproducible charts, graphic organizer templates, and activities make it an exceptionally useful resource.