What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Secondary Grades - Laura Keisler

Bring the science of reading directly into the classroom! Developed for Grades 6-12, this resource offers teachers meaningful strategies to build students' reading and writing skills. This book provides easy-to-use methods and lessons to help older learners practice word recognition, reading comprehension and content knowledge, and writing. With these research-based strategies, middle and high school teachers can make reading and writing simple, engaging, and effective! This book meets College and Career Readiness and other state standards. \n \nBring the science of reading directly into the classroom.\n \nDeveloped for Grades 6-12, this resource provides teachers with research-based strategies to boost students' reading and writing skills.\n \nLaura Keisler provides an overview of key components of literacy instruction--including word recognition, reading comprehension and content knowledge, and writing--alongside proven strategies to strengthen students' skills in these areas.\n \nWith 38 powerful strategies, teachers will have everything needed to: \n \n- Understand the why behind each strategy with clear background information. \n- Focus lessons using well-defined instructional objectives. \n- Implement with ease using step-by-step guidance designed for busy classrooms. \n- Adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs of learners. \nFilled with real-world examples and more than 40 engaging activity sheets, this book makes applying the science of reading both practical and enjoyable. It's the perfect tool for helping teachers build confident, skilled readers and writers who are ready for lifelong learning.\n