## Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition

**Authors:** [Martha C. Hougen, Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=2693&Name=Martha+Hougen,Ph.D.), [Susan M. Smartt, Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=2692&Name=Susan+Smartt,Ph.D.)

This core text covers the **research base** for structured literacy instruction and **practical guidance** on essential components of literacy instruction: oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, handwriting, spelling, and writing.

### Key Features

- Contains Companion Materials

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### New Edition Highlights

- New chapters on assessment basics, standards for instruction, social-emotional skills, and advanced word study.
- Revised chapters on foundational skills and strategies for applying explicit, systematic instruction.
- Includes online resources such as PowerPoint slides and sample lesson plans.

## Reviews

- **Louisa Moats, Ed.D.**: "More than twenty contributors... a widely used and often referenced text, aligned with current reading research."
- **Louise Spear-Swerling, Ph.D.**: "A comprehensive, clear, highly practical resource...  top choice for teachers and teacher educators interested in Structured Literacy methods."

## Volume Editors: 
- [Martha C. Hougen Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=2693&Name=Martha+C.+Hougen+Ph.D.)  
- [Susan M. Smartt Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=2692&Name=Susan+M.+Smartt+Ph.D.)

### Related Courses
- Undergraduate and graduate courses on reading and literacy instruction for pre-service educators.

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### Additional Resources

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- **Read the excerpt** of Chapter 1: [Becoming an Effective Literacy Teacher](/content/resource-library/fundamentals-literacy-instruction-assessment-pre-k-6-second-edition-excerpt/index.html)

## Conclusion

This book serves as an essential text for pre-service teacher candidates and a valuable resource for teachers, educators, and other professionals involved in teaching foundational literacy skills. Thorough coverage of the subject matter makes it a go-to resource for understanding and implementing effective literacy instruction.