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Vocabulary Development

Read the excerpt to learn how vocabulary development strategies can be integrated into Tier 1 core reading and content area instruction and small-group Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction.

The Magnocellular Theory of Dyslexia

This excerpt examines the research supporting the belief that fundamental phonological reading problems in people with dyslexia may be due to mild, but pervasive, impaired development of magnocellular systems throughout the brain.

The Role of Teacher Effectiveness in Children’s Reading Achievement

This chapter excerpt considers the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful teacher of reading as well as how schools of education might better prepare elementary-level educators to teach reading to children from a variety of backgrounds.

Understanding Reading Comprehension: Challenges for Older Students with Reading Disabilities

In this introductory chapter excerpt, read about the factors that contribute to poor reading comprehension as well as a synthesis of the intervention research targeting reading problems.

Motivation and the Struggling Reader

Read this chapter to learn about the importance of motivation and engagement related to reading success. Research-based practices for increasing motivation and engagement are discussed.

Planning Checklist for Implementing Schoolwide Reading Intervention

Excerpted from Effective Instruction for Middle School Students with Reading Difficulties, this five-step checklist helps administrators evaluate their school's current reading intervention process and develop plans for implementing change.

Promoting Language and Literacy Development in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: An Introduction

While the landscape for language and literacy interventions for children who are deaf/hard of hearing is shifting, the need for an individualized approach to intervention endures. Learn more in this introductory chapter.

Reading Comprehension Difficulties in Struggling Readers

This chapter excerpt from Unraveling Reading Comprehension explains the various types of poor readers and takes a closer look at the barriers to successful comprehension.

Introduce TRAP

Read this excerpt from Building Comprehension in Adolescents to learn how to introduce the TRAP strategy in your classroom.

Introduction to Building Comprehension in Adolescents

The introductory chapter explains the importance of reading to learn, writing to learn, and homework completion when it comes to comprehension, specifically for low-achieving adolescents.