Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills

by Louisa Cook Moats (Editor), Nancy Cushen White (Contributor), Graham Neuhaus (Contributor)

Keep up with the latest on the highly respected multisensory teaching approach to literacy with this new fourth edition, a complete update of the bestselling textbook adopted in colleges and universities across the country. The most comprehensive text available on multisensory teaching, this book prepares today's educators to use specific evidence-based approaches that improve struggling students' language skills and academic outcomes in elementary through high school. Educators will get rich background information on the systems and structures of the English language, plus a deep dive into the what and how of Structured Literacy Instruction. They'll also find practical strategies and guidelines on all aspects of language and literacy instruction, including planning effective lessons, connecting research with practice, conducting and interpreting assessment, understanding the emotional side of learning disabilities, and more. An essential reference and professional development resource to keep and use for years to come, this book gets educators ready to be thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate teachers of reading and language arts.
WHAT’S NEW:

SELECTED TOPICS COVERED: structured literacy instruction * oral language development * pre-k literacy * alphabet knowledge * phonemic awareness * decoding * spelling * handwriting * fluency * vocabulary instruction * reading comprehension * composition * assessment * executive function * math learning disabilities * effective learning environments * lesson planning * instruction for English language learners * instruction for older students and high-functioning adults

STUDENT-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Chapters now include learning objectives, an end-of-chapter Knowledge and Skill Assessment, reflection questions interspersed throughout, and new vignettes and case studies. The online companion materials feature sample lesson plans, answer keys, and other resources for further reading and reference.

Listed by the National Council on Teacher Quality's 2020 Teacher Prep Review as one of 10 textbooks that comprehensively and rigorously cover the scientific basis and instructional elements of the five essential components of effective reading instruction!

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction

920 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1999

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great text on structured multi-sensory literacy intervention. I will be keeping this one within reach for the rest of my days. Very practical.

[Ann Warren · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s a reason this is called the “Birsh Bible” among reading interventionists. It’s the most comprehensive dive into research in all aspects of reading and explains multi sensory structured literacy in depth. A must read for any teacher of reading. But be warned - it’s a brick to get through!

[Kelly]

Excellent text book! So much information that will help in my work as an SLP and as an OG tutor. I think it should be included in university studies for teachers and SLPs. Can't recommend it highly enough...and that's something since it's a text book!

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read Act PTSD still loomed large when I cracked this beast open in January. Required reading. On one hand, kind of interesting, but reading about the science of reading is mostly its own kind of torture, in my opinion.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book on teaching reading I have ever read. Ever.

[Nikki Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are into a complication of research articles like I am, this book is for you! This would be a wonderful text for a college course.

[Heather Doolittle]

Great book! (The fourth edition at least. Didn't see that option to mark as read.)

[Christine (Tina) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense information about best practices in assessment and teaching reading skills to at-risk students.

[Michelle Qazi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is packed with such great information about all things literacy related. I learned so much and can now use this information to help my students. Do you know why focusing doesn't double the s when adding the suffix? The doubling rule states that in a multisyllabic word if the final syllable ends in 1 consonant, has 1 vowel, and holds the accent then you double the final consonant before adding a suffix. In the case of focus, the accent is on the first syllable, so you don't double the final consonant.