Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties

Theory, research, and practical applications combine to show how to assess students and how to use assessment results to screen students, monitor their progress, and provide effective instruction.

Comprehensive, practical, and up to date, Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties presents a wealth of examples and thorough coverage of procedures for assessing and instructing below-level readers and writers from pre-k through grade 12. The book covers virtually all aspects of assessment, including basic concepts of tests and measurements; standardized measures, and informal but highly regarded techniques. The books thorough, practical coverage of instructional techniques includes approaches for working with readers and writers who have the most severe difficulties. Some 46 sample lessons covering virtually every essential skill are presented and accompanied by numerous suggestions for practice and reinforcement, including the use of technology. The text takes the position that with the right kind of instruction and reinforcement, virtually all students can learn to read and write complex text, which is the foundation for being college- and career-ready.

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The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:

• Embedded videos in each chaptera total of 86illustrate key assessment and instructional concepts and techniques and feature advice and explanations from experts in literacy and related fields. 
• Check Your Understanding quizzes for each chapter section71 in allprovide strategic stopping places for students to quiz themselves and receive feedback on their responses, while fostering both increased understanding and retention.