Explaining Reading, Second Edition

Download or read book Explaining Reading, Second Edition written by Gerald G. Duffy and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2009-02-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling teacher resource and widely adopted text demonstrates the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of explicit reading instruction for struggling K–8 learners. The book describes 23 skills and strategies associated with vocabulary, comprehension, word recognition, and fluency. Ways to explain each skill or strategy are illustrated in real-world examples that teachers can use as starting points for their own lessons. Retaining the straight-talking style that made the prior edition so popular, the second edition has been revised and updated to reflect reader feedback and the latest research.