Teaching Reading and Writing: The Developmental Approach, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (January 15, 2022) © 2022

  • Kristin M. Gehsmann Virginia Tech
  • Shane Templeton University of Nevada, Reno

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The unique organization emphasizes a developmentally and culturally responsive approach to literacy instruction

  • An integrated model of literacy instruction, based on the understanding that reading and writing are developmental processes, incorporates components of literacy in every chapter.
  • Foundational chapters introduce readers to the developmental model, literacy essentials, historical trends in the field, and the current policy environment in which standards and recent policy initiatives figure prominently.
  • Developmental chapters cover each stage of literacy development (emergent, beginning, transitional, intermediate, and proficient) to help readers learn how to differentiate instruction for students at each stage, meet the expectations of reading/language arts standards, accommodate English Learners, collaborate with other professionals, and build home-school connections. (Chs. 6–10).
    • NEW- At-a-glance tables at the beginning of each developmental chapter summarize the literacy characteristics of the current and preceding developmental stage, helping readers compare and contrast the developmental characteristics of reading, writing, and word knowledge (vocabulary, phonics, and spelling).
  • UPDATED - Meeting the needs of English learners is addressed through special Working with English Learners features in each chapter and an entire chapter (Ch. 5) dedicated to the special needs of ELs. Both specific accommodations as well as culturally relevant and culturally expanding pedagogy are covered.
  • UPDATED - Teaching readers who struggle is the focus of Chapter 11. New content includes updated discussions about Response to Intervention (RTI)/MTSS; new research-based methods proven to accelerate the achievement of both struggling readers and all learners; and expanded coverage of dyslexia.
  • NEW - Practical classroom resources are provided in two new appendices: an Assessment Appendix and an Instructional Appendix. A library of downloadable, ready-to-use assessment tools and instructional resources are linked via marginal notes at point-of-use but are also grouped at the end of the text.
  • UPDATED - Revised, updated, and new research is referenced throughout the text to support both ongoing and contemporary literacy research.
  • Teachers see how to integrate word-level instruction with comprehension instruction, including critical engagements with texts in print and digital environments.
  • Readers learn to teach academic language and select general academic vocabulary and domain-specific vocabulary to teach as a foundation for critical thinking. Word-specific activities and strategies are provided and modeled, as well as instruction in word-formation processes or morphology.

Pedagogical features address components of literacy in every chapter

  • NEW - Learning Outcomes help guide reading and identify key chapter learning goals at the start of each chapter. Chapter summaries are keyed to learning outcomes.
  • NEW - A new Step-by Step feature distills important instructional sequences and the pacing of instruction.
  • UPDATED - Reading and Writing in Digital Contexts features are now incorporated in every chapter to highlight the importance of digital literacy and new ways technology can be used to enhance teaching and learning. Resources to support teaching literacy remotely are a new addition.
  • UPDATED - Children's/Young Adults' Literature Connections are integrated throughout Chapters 3 through 11 to give timely, recommended title lists for planning standards-aligned lessons. Each of these literature features has been revised, updated, and expanded to provide an in-depth inclusion of titles across all genres to reflect culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse characters, settings, and communities, as well as expanded lists for LGBTQ+ youth.
  • Authentic classroom vignettes engage readers in the material and immediately help them see the relevance and application of theory in each chapter.
  • Student work samples help readers see real examples of the kind of work students create at each stage of development so they will know what to expect from learners across the developmental continuum. Readers also learn how to analyze student work to identify a student's stage of development and instructional needs.
  • Sample Lessons bring content to life, helping readers put theory and research into practice by providing accessible ways to teach real students in real classrooms.
  • Strategies for the Classroom present practical activities and strategies for teaching the content addressed in each chapter.
  • The Language of Your Instruction features provide models of language and questioning to use to initiate, engage, and facilitate students' thinking about and discussion of text and words.
  • Working and Collaborating features in Chapters 6-10 include suggestions for collaborating and partnering with students' homes and the community, with examples for supporting literacy instruction and intervention at each developmental stage.
  • End-of-chapter features include a comprehensive chapter summary, recommended professional resources, and additional online resources to support learning and planning for instruction.

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About the book

The unique organization emphasizes a developmentally and culturally responsive approach to literacy instruction

  • At-a-glance tables at the beginning of each developmental chapter summarize the literacy characteristics of the current and preceding developmental stage, helping readers compare and contrast the developmental characteristics of reading, writing, and word knowledge (vocabulary, phonics, and spelling).
  • Meeting the needs of English learners is addressed through special Working with English Learners features in each chapter and an entire chapter (Ch. 5) dedicated to the special needs of ELs. Both specific accommodations as well as culturally relevant and culturally expanding pedagogy are covered.
  • Teaching readers who struggle is the focus of Chapter 11. New content includes updated discussions about Response to Intervention (RTI)/MTSS; new research-based methods proven to accelerate the achievement of both struggling readers and all learners; and expanded coverage of dyslexia.
  • Practical classroom resources are provided in two new appendices: an Assessment Appendix and an Instructional Appendix. A library of downloadable, ready-to-use assessment tools and instructional resources are linked via marginal notes at point-of-use but are also grouped at the end of the text.
  • Revised, updated, and new research is referenced throughout the text to support both ongoing and contemporary literacy research.

Pedagogical features address components of literacy in every chapter

  • Learning Outcomes help guide reading and identify key chapter learning goals at the start of each chapter. Chapter summaries are keyed to learning outcomes.
  • A new Step-by Step feature distills important instructional sequences and the pacing of instruction.
  • Reading and Writing in Digital Contexts features are now incorporated in every chapter to highlight the importance of digital literacy and new ways technology can be used to enhance teaching and learning. Resources to support teaching literacy remotely are a new addition.
  • Children's/Young Adults' Literature Connections are integrated throughout Chapters 3 through 11 to give timely, recommended title lists for planning standards-aligned lessons. Each of these literature features has been revised, updated, and expanded to provide an in-depth inclusion of titles across all genres to reflect culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse characters, settings, and communities, as well as expanded lists for LGBTQ+ youth.

Benefits of creating a Pearson eText course

Streamline assignments and grading with the LMS-Compatible Assessment Bank.Quizzes and application exercises are included in an LMS-compatible packaged file to offer instructors maximum flexibility in importing, assigning, and grading assessments via Blackboard Learn, Canvas, Brightspace by D2L, and Moodle.

  • Learning Outcome Quizzes can be assigned via the LMS for each chapter learning outcome. The higher-order, multiple-choice questions measure students' understanding, guide their learning expectations, and inform their accountability and applications of new knowledge. The questions are automatically graded and include feedback for the correct answer and for each distractor to help guide students' learning.
  • Application Exercises in each chapter provide opportunities for students to apply what they have learned. The exercises are usually short-answer format and can be based on Pearson eText Video Examples as well as scenarios modeled by pedagogical text features. When students submit the exercise within the LMS, a model response written by experts is provided.
  1. The Foundations of Literacy Learning and Instruction
  2. Language, Thought, and Literacy Development
  3. Principles and Practices of Effective Literacy Instruction
  4. Student-Centered Assessment That Informs Instruction
  5. Language and Literacy Instruction for English Learners
  6. Emergent Readers and Writers
  7. Beginning Readers and Writers
  8. Transitional Readers and Writers
  9. Intermediate Readers and Writers
  10. Proficient Readers and Writers
  11. Instruction and Intervention for Readers Who Struggle
  12.  

About our authors

Dr. Kristin M. Gehsmann is Professor and Director, Virginia Tech School of Education. A former elementary school teacher and statewide literacy consultant, Dr. Gehsmann conducts research on literacy development, assessment, instruction and intervention. Her research has been published in journals, books, blogs and websites. Dr. Gehsmann works with schools and districts across the US to bring research-based literacy practices to scale in PreK to 12 classrooms.

Dr. Shane Templeton is Foundation Professor Emeritus of Literacy Studies, University of Nevada, Reno. A former classroom teacher at the primary and secondary levels, Dr. Templeton's research has focused primarily on developmental word knowledge in elementary, middle and high school students and has been published in both research and practitioner journals. He has authored and coauthored several books on the teaching and learning of reading and language arts. Since 1987 has been a member of the Usage Panel of the American Heritage Dictionary.

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