Literacy in the Early Grades: A Successful Start for PreK-4 Readers and Writers, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (August 31, 2020) © 2021

  • Gail E. Tompkins California State University, Fresno, Late Professor Emerita
  • Emily Rodgers The Ohio State University

Purchasing Instructions

This form contains two groups of radio buttons, one for Exam Pack purchasing options, and one for standard purchasing options. Only one option can be chosen for purchase. Any option that is selected will deselect any previously selected purchase option.

eTextbook on Pearson+

ISBN-13: 9780136940654 (2020 update)

Unlock extra study tools in 19 subjects

eTextbook + Study & Exam Prep on Pearson+

ISBN-13: 9780136940654 (2020 update)

In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More support. Get AI help with personalized summaries, instant explanations, and quick translations.
  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More interactive. Learn through audio, video, and practice.
  • More memorable. Study better with notes, highlights, and flashcards.

Purchasing Instructions

This form contains two groups of radio buttons, one for Exam Pack purchasing options, and one for standard purchasing options. Only one option can be chosen for purchase. Any option that is selected will deselect any previously selected purchase option.

eTextbook access on Pearson+

ISBN-13: 9780136940654 (2020 update)

Unlock extra study tools in 19 subjects

eTextbook access + Study & Exam Prep monthly subscription on Pearson+

ISBN-13: 9780136940654 (2020 update)

In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More support. Get AI help with personalized summaries, instant explanations, and quick translations.
  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More interactive. Learn through audio, video, and practice.
  • More memorable. Study better with notes, highlights, and flashcards.

eTextbook on Pearson+

ISBN-13: 9780136940654 (2020 update)

In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More support. Get AI help with personalized summaries, instant explanations, and quick translations.
  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More interactive. Learn through audio, video, and practice.
  • More memorable. Study better with notes, highlights, and flashcards.

eTextbook on Pearson+

ISBN-13: 9780136940654 (2020 update)

In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More support. Get AI help with personalized summaries, instant explanations, and quick translations.
  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More interactive. Learn through audio, video, and practice.
  • More memorable. Study better with notes, highlights, and flashcards.

Table of contents

1. Becoming an Effective Teacher of Reading
2. Examining Students' Literacy Development
3. Assessing Students' Literacy Development
4. Cracking the Alphabetic Code
5. Learning to Spell
6. Developing Fluent Readers and Writers
7. Building Students' Vocabulary
8. Teaching Comprehension: Reader Factors
9. Facilitating Students' Comprehension: Text Factors
10. Scaffolding Students' Reading Development
11. Scaffolding Students' Writing Development
12. Integrating Literacy into Thematic Units

Following Chapter 12 is the Compendium of Instructional Procedures which includes step-by-step instructions for implementing the evidence-based strategies presented throughout the text.

Author bios

This publication contains markup to enable structural navigation and compatibility with assistive technologies. Images in the publication are fully described. The publication supports text reflow, is screen-reader friendly, and contains no content hazards known to cause adverse physical reactions.

Need help?Get in touch