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What the Science of Reading Says - (What the Science Says) by Jodene Smith (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Bring the science of reading to life in early childhood classrooms.This comprehensive and practical resource empowers teachers to transform research into effective instruction, setting young learners on the path to literacy success.Jodene L. Smith provides an overview of key components of literacy instruction--including phonological awareness, letter recognition, comprehension, content knowledge, and emergent writing--alongside proven strategies to strengthen these skills in the classroom.With 36 powerful strategies, teachers will have everything needed to: Understand the "why" behind each strategy with clear background information.Focus lessons using well-defined instructional objectives.Implement with ease using step-by-step guidance designed for busy classrooms.Adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs of every learner.Filled with real-world examples, reproducible teacher materials, and engaging student activity sheets, this book makes applying the science of reading both practical and enjoyable.
- About the Author: Jodene Lynn Smith, M.A., has been in education for over 20 years.
- 176 Pages
- Education, Teaching Methods & Materials
- Series Name: What the Science Says
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About the Book
Bring the science of reading directly into the classroom! Developed for Grades PK-K, this resource provides teachers with dynamic, research-based strategies to boost students' reading and writing skills.Book Synopsis
Bring the science of reading to life in early childhood classrooms.
This comprehensive and practical resource empowers teachers to transform research into effective instruction, setting young learners on the path to literacy success.
Jodene L. Smith provides an overview of key components of literacy instruction--including phonological awareness, letter recognition, comprehension, content knowledge, and emergent writing--alongside proven strategies to strengthen these skills in the classroom.
With 36 powerful strategies, teachers will have everything needed to:
- Understand the "why" behind each strategy with clear background information.
- Focus lessons using well-defined instructional objectives.
- Implement with ease using step-by-step guidance designed for busy classrooms.
- Adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs of every learner.
Filled with real-world examples, reproducible teacher materials, and engaging student activity sheets, this book makes applying the science of reading both practical and enjoyable. It's the perfect tool for helping early childhood educators create confident, skilled readers and writers who are ready for lifelong learning.
About the Author
Jodene Lynn Smith, M.A., has been in education for over 20 years. She received her Bachelor's degree, teaching credential, and Master's degree from California State University Long Beach. Jodene has worked closely with Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education for over 20 years and has worked extensively on over 100 titles as an author, editor, or project manager.