Solving the Literacy Puzzle
Practical Strategies for Integrating the Science of Reading Into Classroom Instruction
This book consolidates decades of research on effective literacy instruction. It provides a clear model for designing effective reading instruction that integrates the science of reading and evidence-based strategies. Teachers and educators can learn to confidently implement these strategies in the classroom.
Increase student reading proficiency with the science of reading
While there is growing awareness of the efficacy of the science of reading, teachers may feel overwhelmed by the volume of research on literacy. Using templates, assessments, and reflection questions, unpack five core components of literacy instruction within the science of reading framework. This comprehensive guide prepares teachers to confidently implement effective reading instruction in their classrooms.
Teachers can use this book to:
- Understand the roles of whole-group, small-group, and independent work
- Learn five core literacy components within the science of reading framework
- Consider the history of reading instruction and the research behind the science of reading approach
- Access templates, rubrics, self-assessments, and other resources
- Select appropriate instructional texts for students at all reading levels
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“Solving the Literacy Puzzle is a great primer for both those first adjusting to the science of reading and those who have been in training for many years. The step-by-step road map will help students become readers by using research-based best practices.”
“This book is brimming with practical ideas of all sorts for educators to implement easily in order to teach effective reading strategies at all divisional levels. The claims made are backed with citations from well-known scholars in the field of literacy as well. Bunt is clearly passionate about ensuring that literacy instruction is founded on the key elements of the science of reading and has provided fantastic ideas that can be easily implemented by educational stakeholders.”
“I love all the practical pieces in Solving the Literacy Puzzle. The chapter on the necessity of explicit vocabulary instruction and the positive effects on other areas such as comprehension is excellent and a much-needed addition to reading instruction. Games and suggested activities like Simon Says With Grammar are fantastic. The explanation of explicit instruction in teaching is great.”
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