High Impact Reading Instruction and Intervention in the Primary Years: From Theory to Practice

by Julie Scali

Overview

High Impact Reading Instruction and Intervention in the Primary Years is a call to action for passionate teachers, education assistants, principals, and deputy principals who believe in the transformative power of literacy. With a focus on evidence-based practices and the science of reading, Julie Scali equips educators with accessible and practical knowledge to elevate their teaching to the next level.

In the first part of the book, Julie lays the foundation for high-impact literacy instruction and intervention, emphasising the importance of data-informed practice, high expectations, explicit instruction, daily review, and response to intervention. With an unwavering dedication to student success, she guides educators through the fundamentals that will empower them to create classrooms where every student can thrive.

The second part of the book dives into the science of reading, unravelling the complexities of how children best learn to read. Julie connects research to practical examples, providing educators with insights on implementing structured literacy in the classroom. Unlock the potential of young minds and nurture a love for reading that will last a lifetime.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781922607751
Publisher:	Amba Press
Publication date:	08/09/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Julie Scali is a passionate educator, consultant, and Learning Difficulties specialist. As a former Deputy Principal leading whole school improvement, she has a deep understanding of the pressures principals and teachers face, as well as the varied needs of students. As the founder of Literacy Impact, her mission is to help teachers, school leaders and changemakers bridge the gap between evidence-based research and literacy success for every student.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part 1: The foundations of high impact instruction

Chapter 1 High expectations and student aspirations

Chapter 2 Daily review and cognitive load theory

Chapter 3 Explicit instruction and visible learning

Chapter 4 Data-informed teaching

Chapter 5 Response to intervention

Part 2: Evidence-based literacy instruction - aka the science of reading

Chapter 6 Introduction to the science of reading

Chapter 7 Oral language

Chapter 8 Phonemic awareness and synthetic phonics

Chapter 9 Vocabulary and morphology

Chapter 10 Reading fluency

Chapter 11 Language comprehension for reading (and writing)

Chapter 12 Implementing a structured literacy block

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

About the author

References

Editorial Reviews

Knowing Julie professionally as I do, I sense her teacher voice in the words of this book, and the passion for her subject shines through on each page. She marries practice with pedagogy with ease, drawing upon her years of experience and of reflection of what works well in the classroom. I have seen Julie putting these words into action in the years before she put them into print. Thank you for sharing your advice so eloquently, enabling other teachers and children to benefit from your expertise."" — Zoe Sharman, retired Headteacher, London.

""This book is essential reading for all passionate teachers. It is beneficial for both experienced teachers in providing up-to-date best practice recommendations and for new teachers, to guide them through a seemingly complicated process in a gentle, manageable way. Julie clearly explains all elements of teaching reading, supported by relevant international research, in a friendly, approachable manner. This book is full of practical ideas and useful resources to benefit every primary teacher in their quest to improve literacy standards for all students within their classroom."" — Diane Pursell, Teacher, WA.

""This easy-to-read, yet thoroughly comprehensive and informative, book academically outlines through the eyes of a mum, educator and literacy consultant the many areas of classroom practice and interventions that will 'shift' your students. Julie dives deep into the science of reading and other research-backed practices to provide educators with a useable handbook to drive learning. For schools like ours that are prioritising the provision of research-based high-quality reading instruction and intervention across all grades, it is a must read."" — Donna Reeves, Principal, Tumut Public School, NSW.

""It was such a pleasurable experience reading this book. It was well written with warmth (the same way Julie presents) shining through. Although it was absolutely packed with information, it was not dry like some academic texts. I found it to be so comprehensive and well sequenced. The literacy block is like an onion – made up of multiple layers, and Julie made clear each layer and brought it all together with cohesion. There were great examples included to help cement understanding. The RTI and goal setting was covered extremely well. Huge congratulations! This is a text that will clearly help teachers to build their capacity around high impact reading instruction."" — Tamara Johansen, Literacy Leader, Humpty Doo Primary School, NT. - -

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