Reading Problems Assessment & Teaching Strategies
J. Caldwell

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This text combines new and time-tested approaches to working with struggling readers of all ages, and includes practical instructional strategies, assessment tools, discussion of the research, and an informal reading inventory that students can use immediately. The Fifth Edition of this well-respected text distills many different approaches to teaching students with reading problems and presents them in an accessible, balanced, and readable format. Early chapters present general information on the reading process, struggling readers, assessment, and principles of instruction. Later chapters provide in-depth information about strategies for teaching various parts of the literacy process and concluding chapters detail successful intervention programs and teaching in diverse and inclusive settings.Reading Problems is extremely practical, presenting many informal assessment tools and strategies. Yet it also presents research on intervention programs and multicultural strategies, and extensive descriptions of tests. The needs of adolescents and adults are also emphasized.Includes a field-tested Informal Reading Inventory that can be copied by students and can be found at www.ablongman.com/jennings5e.Offers discussion of students with learning disabilities and those with Attention Deficit Disorders. Provides many examples of teaching in a multicultural society, including bilingual and EL learners, as well as an annotated booklist. Reflecting the authors' work on building a positive, rich literacy environment, specific strategies are given for using themes, physical arrangements, community support, and using favorite books to build a sense of sharing and a love of reading. The assessment and instructional focus includes an emphasis on balance, emergent literacy, new developments in word recognition research, phonemic awareness, and a variety of tested instructional strategies for comprehension of narrative and expository text. Presents information, including pictures and "strategy snapshots," on how to build a motivating reading environment and inspiring students to read. Particular focus is given to special education, factors related to reading difficulties, legal issues, and new instructional strategies. Chapter on "Reading Intervention Programs" provides information on sound, successful, and widely used programs such as Reading Recovery and Success for All. Appendix C lists publisher addresses, telephone numbers, and websites so students can easily obtain materials.