What Research Has to Say About Reading Instruction

Third Edition

Alan E. Farstrup and S. Jay Samuels, editors

This respected volume delivers solid information on how to teach students to read, based on evidence from a broad spectrum of well-designed research. This completed updated edition reflects current thinking in the field and addresses issues that have come to U.S. and international attention, including the report of the U.S. National Reading Panel.

Maintaining a balance of theory, research, and effective classroom practice, the 17 chapters discuss early reading instruction, phonemic awareness, comprehension, and many other topics. Each chapter concludes with “Questions for Discussion” to encourage reflection.

Chapters in this collection are available online to Access IRA subscribers or for pay-per-view purchase.

An IRA Book Club selection, May 2002

© 2002 | 448 pp.
ISBN 10: 0-87207-177-4 | ISBN 13: 978-0-87207-177-3

Also of interest:

Building a Knowledge Base in Reading (2nd ed.)

Also from these authors:

What Research Has to Say About Vocabulary

What Research Has to Say About Fluency Instruction

Inspiring Reading Success

Related ReadWriteThink.org lesson plans:

“Vocabulary With Franklin: Helping Students Become Word Wizards”

“Seeing Integration from Different Viewpoints”

“A Directed Listening-Thinking Activity for The Tell-Tale Heart”

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