Reading Instruction That Works: The Case for Balanced Teaching

by Michael Pressley, Richard L. Allington

This widely adopted text and K-8 practitioner resource demonstrates how successful literacy teachers combine explicit skills instruction with an emphasis on reading for meaning. Distinguished researcher Richard L. Allington builds on the late Michael Pressley's work to explain the theories and findings that guide balanced teaching and illustrate what exemplary lessons look like in action. Detailed examples offer a window into highly motivating classrooms around the country. Comprehensive in scope, the book discusses specific ways to build word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, especially for readers who are struggling.

New to This Edition
*Updated throughout to reflect important recent research advances.
*Chapter summing up the past century's reading debates and the growing acceptance of balanced teaching.
*New and revised vignettes of exemplary teachers.

Genres: Education, Grad School, Nonfiction

487 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this primarily to obtain specific information and found it grounded well in research.
This is a valuable tool. I recommend reading and adding to a collection.
Dwecks research regarding motivation connected to perceived intelligence is compelling.
Worth the read

[Betina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Consultado nalguns capítulos.

[Jacob Meza · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book blending the theory and practice of a balanced code based and whole word early reading pedagogy.

[Michael Harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for all teachers

Must read for all beginning and life long learners. Required reading for Uni subject such Master in secondary teaching. Thanks

[Vincent Fong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good textbooks are as captivating as great novels.
The book is clearly presented. The author payed much attention to respond to his critics.

I read the TW translation