Better Together: Blending the Science of Reading and Professional Learning Communities at Work® (A comprehensive guide to effective reading instruction)

Implementing schoolwide evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading can be a significant challenge. The book guides educators on how to use the PLC process to improve student reading performance. Access assessments and lesson plans focused on the five pillars of literacy instruction, with collaborative strategies to help principals and teachers meet student needs and improve literacy outcomes. K–6 educators, teams, leaders, and administrators will:Discover well-supported, evidence-based strategies to teach and assess literacy Encounter real-life examples that demonstrate the benefits of these strategies in actionLearn how to implement these valuable strategies in classroomsEmploy ready-made lesson plan templates to jump-start new strategy implementationLead a school through the challenges of implementation with the help of the PLC process Contents: Introduction Part 1: Literacy Instruction at the Leadership and Teams Level Chapter 1: The Case for Change Chapter 2: Successful Schoolwide Implementation of the Science of Reading Chapter 3: A System for Transitioning Schools to Evidence-Based Reading Practices Chapter 4: The Work of Teacher Teams Part 2: Direct Instruction Chapter 5: Phonological Awareness Chapter 6: Phonics Chapter 7: Fluency Chapter 8: Vocabulary Chapter 9: Reading Comprehension Epilogue Appendix A: Phonological Awareness Lesson Plans Appendix B: Phonics Activities Appendix C: Fluency Activities Appendix D: Vocabulary Activities Appendix E: Reading Comprehension Activities References and Resources Index Read more