The Literacy 50–A Q&A Handbook for Teachers

by Melissa Loftus, Lori Sappington

Teachers have questions, and nobody knows that better than Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, hosts of the popular “Melissa & Lori Love Literacy” podcast. They have assembled the questions teachers ask them most about how children learn to read–and provided solid, evidence-based answers inspired by interviews with their expert guests. Their handy Q&A guide can be read from cover to cover, in sections, or by question, as your schedule allows. Written in a teacher-next-door style, it offers solid advice, references to reliable research, and lots of teaching ideas to put into action immediately. Turn to it as you would a trusted colleague who can answer your most pressing questions about phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Understanding the science of reading just got easier and more fascinating, thanks to this essential new book.

328 pages, Kindle Edition

Reviews

[Alison Rini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I love the authors’ podcast so much - they interview the absolute best of the field every week and share actionable knowledge about best teaching practices- and I kind of wondered how much more I could learn from their book. But it is just phenomenal. They have distilled everything we know about teaching reading into a very readable reference, with 50 burning questions answered in 2-3 pages each. As I’m working to design my Science of Learning school, I consistently found the answers to my questions in these pages. No matter where you are on your Science of Reading journey, I highly recommend this knowledgeable and companionable book!

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy to follow book outlining the 5 pillars and providing examples

[Samantha Porterfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read and very practical. Fairly basic concepts and ideas but great reminders and fresh perspectives for even the most experienced teachers.

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to digest, and it’s helpful to know which podcast episodes you can reference for more information.