Suggested Readings

For more information about the concepts and topics in this book, take a look at the following resources.

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Bloom’s Taxonomy (n.a.). “Bloom’s Taxonomy questions”. http://www.bloomstaxonomy.org/Blooms%20Taxonomy%20questions.pdf

Brooke, E. (n.a.). “The critical role of oral language in reading instruction and assessment”. Lexia Learning. https://www.lexialearning.com/resources/white-papers/oral-language

Butler, S., Urrutia, K., Buenger, A. et al. (2010). “A review of the current research on vocabulary instruction”. National Reading Technical Assistance Center. https://www2.ed.gov/programs/readingfirst/support/rmcfinal1.pdf

Butler, S., Urrutia, K., Buenger, A.. & Hunt, M. (2010). “A review of the current research on comprehension instruction”. National Reading Technical Assistance Center. https://www2.ed.gov/programs/readingfirst/support/compfinal.pdf

Center on Teaching and Learning, (n.a.). “Big ideas in beginning reading: Phonemic awareness”.  University of Oregon College of Education. http://reading.uoregon.edu/big_ideas/pa/pa_sequence.php

Commission on Reading of the National Council of Teachers of English. (2004). “On reading, learning to read, and effective reading instruction: An overview of what we know and how we know it”. Author. http://www2.ncte.org/statement/onreading/

Connecticut State Department of Education. (n.a.). “Instructional strategies that facilitate learning across content areas”.Author. http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/curriculum/section7.pdf

Dahlgren, M. (2008). “Oral language and vocabulary development: Kindergarten and first grade” (Presentation slides from the Reading First National Conference). https://www2.ed.gov/programs/readingfirst/2008conferences/language.pdf

Dahlitz, M. (2016). “The triune brain”. The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy Magazine. http://www.neuropsychotherapist.com/the-triune-brain/

Francis, E. (n.a.). “What exactly is Depth of Knowledge? (Hint: It’s not a wheel!)” ASCD. http://edge.ascd.org/blogpost/what-exactly-is-depth-of-knowledge-hint-its-not-a-wheel

Gould Boardman, A., Roberts, G., Vaughn, S., et al. (2008). “Effective instruction for adolescent struggling readers”. Center on Education. https://wvde.state.wv.us/titlei/documents/AdolStrugglingReadersPracticeBrief.pdf

Herron, J. (2008). “Why phonics teaching must change”. Educational Leadership. ASCD. http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept08/vol66/num01/Why-Phonics-Teaching-Must-Change.aspx

Hess, K. (2004). “Applying Webb’s Depth-of-Knowledge (DOK) levels in reading”. National Center for Assessment. https://www.nciea.org/sites/default/files/publications/DOKreading_KH08.pdf

Hudson, F., Lane, H. & Pullen, P. (2005). “Reading fluency assessment and instruction: What, why, and how?” Florida Center for Reading Research. http://www.fcrr.org/publications/publicationspdffiles/hudson_lane_pullen_readingfluency_2005.pdf

Marzano, R. (2000). “Ten effective research-based instructional strategies” in R. Marzano What works in classroom instruction. ASCD. http://web.nmsu.edu/~susanbro/sc2/docs/research_based_strategies.pdf

McLeod, S. A. (2012). “Zone of proximal development”. Simply Psychology. https://www.simplypsychology.org/Zone-of-Proximal-Development.html

Moats, L., & Tolman, C. (2009). “The development of phonological skills” in Moats & Tolman Language essentials for teachers of reading and spelling (LETRS). Sopris West. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/development-phonological-skills

National Reading Panel. (2000). “Reports of the subgroups. Teaching children to read: An evidence-based assessment of the scientific research literature on reading and its implications for reading instruction”. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. https://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/nrp/Documents/report.pdf

National Reading Panel. (2000). “Teaching children to read: An evidence-based assessment of the scientific research literature on reading and its implications for reading instruction”. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. https://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/nrp/Pages/smallbook.aspx

NICHD Early Child Care Research Network. (2005). “Pathways to reading: The role of oral language development in the transition to reading”. American Psychological Association. http://psychology.cas2.lehigh.edu/sites/psychology.cas2.lehigh.edu/files/pathway_to_reading.pdf

Oregon Department of Education (n.a.). “Depth of Knowledge (DOK) overview chart”. Author. http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/subjects/socialscience/standards/depthofknowledgechart.pdf

Rasinski, T. (2004). “Creating fluent readers”. Educational Leadership. ASCD. http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar04/vol61/num06/Creating-Fluent-Readers.aspx

Rauth, J. & Stuart, R. (2008). “Sound instruction: Phonemic awareness in kindergarten and first grade” (Presentation slides from the 5th annual National Reading First Conference).  http://reading.uoregon.edu/big_ideas/pa/pa_sequence.php

Reading First in Virginia. (n.a.). “Reading First: A guide to comprehension instruction”. University of Virginia. http://www.readingfirst.virginia.edu/prof_dev/comprehension/introduction.html

Rosenshine. B. (2012, spring). “Principles of instruction: Research-based strategies that all teachers should know”. American Educator. https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/periodicals/Rosenshine.pdf

Semrud-Clikeman, M. (n.a.) “Research in brain function and learning”. American Psychological Association. http://www.apa.org/education/k12/brain-function.aspx

Sweeny, S. & Mason, P. (2015). “Research-based practices in vocabulary instruction: An anlysis of what works in grades prek–12”. Massachusetts Reading Association. https://www.massreading.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/vocabulary-paper-newletterhead.pdf

Sweet, P. (2000). “Ten proven principles for teaching reading”. National Education Association. http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/HE/mf_10proven.pdf

Willis, J. (2014). “The neuroscience behind stress and learning”. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/neuroscience-behind-stress-and-learning-judy-willis