Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students (Book Alone) (5th Edition) [Hardcover]

Thomas G. Gunning (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 14, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0205410367 | ISBN-13: 978-0205410361 | Edition: 5

With its inclusive view of literacy, Creating Literacy Instruction for All Studentsemphasizes methods that have been validated by research and practice, while delivering the basics of all major aspects of reading and writing. The Fifth Edition of this best-selling book continues to be a comprehensive, practical text that provides its readers with step-by-step guidance for teaching reading and writing. Written by distinguished author Tom Gunning, this text features sample lessons for virtually every major literacy skill/strategy and offers numerous reinforcement suggestions and generous listings of materials. With its careful balance between the theory and the practice, readers are always given the theories behind the methods, encouraging them to choose, adapt, and construct their own approaches as they create a balanced program of literacy instruction. Special emphasis has been given to adapting instruction for English language learners, struggling readers and writers, and special needs students throughout the book.Unlike comparable texts, the new edition stresses effective steps for closing the gap between achieving and struggling readers as mandated by the No Child Left Behind legislation and Reading First.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“I appreciate that RTI is going to be addressed [in the Seventh Edition] in greater detail…. There will also be more stress on the English language learner and that, too is needed. Updates are so necessary on these topics.”  –Deborah A. Farrer, California University of Pennsylvania

 

“Gunning’s literacy philosophy is one with which I am most comfortable, both as a literacy teacher and as an instructor of teacher candidates.  This text provides a sound foundation for students to build their knowledge of methods and strategies for teaching in all areas of literacy.  It is a flexible format, it is comprehensive, and it is easy to integrate into my course content.”  –Beth A. Childress, Armstrong Atlantic State University

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

With its sweeping, inclusive view of literacy, Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students emphasizes methods that have been validated by research and practice while delivering the basics of all major aspects of reading and writing. Unlike comparable texts, the Fifth edition stresses effective steps for closing the gap between achieving and struggling readers as mandated by the No Child Left Behind legislation and Reading First. In addition, special emphasis has been given to adapting instruction for English language learners, struggling readers and writers and special needs students throughout the book.

Take a Peek Inside the Fifth Edition

• The chapter on diversity has been thoroughly revised to focus on ESL methods and the relationship between first- and second-language literacy.
• Increased emphasis on fluency in Chapter 4.
• Case Studies provide even more real life examples of teaching techniques and procedures for teachers, and learning strategies for students.
• IRA Positions on Issues focus on the specific relevance to each chapter of statements from the International Reading Association.
• Tools for the Classroom reorganizes features from the 4th edition to sharpen the focus on their immediate usefulness to teachers.
• Action Plan provides steps for applying the key concepts in each chapter, serving as both an additional summary of the chapter and a call to action.
• Help for Struggling Readers and Writers.
• Essential Standards.
• Checkup! Boxes provide opportunities for reflection, self-evaluation, and in some cases, solid preparation for PRAXIS and other licensure tests.

Reviewer Buzz

“I can hardly wait to teach from this text. It is so well written and organized that it will be a pleasure to use.”
Dr. Sharon Y. Cowan, East Central University

“The side notes, boldface vocabulary, and Summary sections are very useful for students who will need a quick way to review for Praxis tests after the course is over.”
Professor Donna Topping, Millersville University

“The content in the Evaluation chapter is extremely comprehensive; including the standards movement and high stakes testing, placement materials (IRI, running records), norm and criterion referenced tests, portfolios, etc.”
Professor Patricia Shaw, University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Meet the Author

Thomas G. Gunning has taught courses in methods of teaching reading and writing for 20 years and was the director of the Reading Clinic at Southern Connecticut State University. Before that, as a secondary English teacher, secondary reading specialist, and an elementary school reading consultant, he worked extensively with achieving and struggling readers. He now teaches a variety of reading methods courses at Central Connecticut State University. Dr. Gunning is a well-known and highly regarded textbook author, having written and revised such titles as Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties (2002) and Building Literacy in the Content Areas (2003).

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 5 edition (April 14, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205410367
• ISBN-13: 978-0205410361
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #569,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tom Gunning holds a doctorate in the Psychology of Reading from Temple University and is currently an Adjunct Professor in the Reading/Language Arts Department, Central Connecticut State University. He is Professor Emeritus, Southern Connecticut State University, and has been a secondary English teacher and an elementary school reading consultant. He has written several textbooks on the teaching of reading, including: Developing Higher-Level Literacy in All Students, Allyn & Bacon, 2008; Closing the Literacy Gap, Allyn & Bacon, 2006; Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students 7th Ed., Allyn & Bacon, 2010; Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties,4th Ed., Allyn & Bacon, 2010, and Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students in Grades 4-8, 2nd Ed., Allyn & Bacon, 2010. He is also the author of Word Building, a Response to Intervention Program (Phoenix Learning Resources) for students with decoding problems. His latest books are Building Struggling Students Higher Level Literacy: Practical Ideas, Powerful Solutions (International Reading Association), which he co-edited with Jim Collins, and Reading Comprehension Boosters: 100 Lessons for Building Higher-Level Literacy, which is published by Jossey-Bass.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful text, March 15, 2006

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S. Russell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students (Book Alone) (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

This is a very useful, and up to date text. I'm in an education program right now that focuses heavily on literacy. This text book has become my bible! This text even carries complete lists of children's books to use for teaching certain ages and subjects!
I love this book and I'm sure I'll be using it for years to come!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Substantive, responsible, engaging, and practical, November 5, 2006

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Mark DeBellis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students (Book Alone) (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

This is a fantastic book. It is intelligently written and engaging. It is far more interesting to read than, for example, Reutzel and Cooter's "Teaching Children to Read: From Basals to Books," which is stultifying by comparison. Gunning does not insult the reader's intelligence. This book is rooted in the research and, apparently, in considerable experience and thought on the author's part. Full of wise, useful, and detailed practical advice. Highly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is a great book, March 22, 2006

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Domonique Manigault (Georgetown, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students (Book Alone) (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

This is a great book that will help future teachers and parents to teach their children literacy. It has information about how to help children to understand reading and how one can help them to learn. This book has good information for anyone who wants to become a better reader. The only thing that I dislike about the book is that the chapters are long, but it is worth it.