Reading Above the Fray: Reliable, Research-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills

by Julia Lindsey

Julia Lindsey’s evidence-backed routines help young readers decode words efficiently so they can spend more energy on comprehending--and enjoying--what they read! You’ll need-to-know essentials of how kids learn to read.2. principles of high-quality foundational skills instruction.3. teacher-approved instructional “swaps” to improve early reading instruction. Lindsey addresses content learning, culturally responsive practices, and the importance of engaging readers from the start.

160 pages, Paperback

Published April 18, 2022

Reviews

[Ann Warren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of good information if you’re just dipping your toe into the science of reading. I liked how much of the research included was very recent. The formatting of the book seemed off - text and pictures on some pages was awkward.

[Jeanette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for teachers.

[Michaela Backlund · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book if you're new or newish to the science of reading! If you've already done a deep dive (I.e. if you've taken LETRS) this will be review! A few good instructional swaps you can implement immediately in classrooms. Would be a good book study for a group of teachers or district new to the science of reading.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy snippets about small changes to make in reading instruction to make the biggest impact on the most amount of students.

[Moya · Rating 3 out of 5]

You will find this book useful if you've never had any training related to the science of reading. I did find a couple of references related to morphology useful.