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One Child at a Time

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I have been a special eduation teacher, Reading Recovery teacher, and resding specialist for 30 years. This book is by far the most comprehensive and READABLE book I have seen on the subject of working with struggling readers. It is to to teachers of struggling readers what Reading Essentials (Routman) is to all teachers of reading... a must have. I particularly like the way she addresses student motivation. Very reader friendly and easy to put into practice.

DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THIS BOOK'S TITLE! Many teachers will be tempted to pass on this book because of it's title. Teachers who face reading instruction for a wide range of abilities in large classrooms of 20 plus students may be discouraged by a book that, at first glance, seems to approach the teaching of reading one student at a time. Again, DO NOT BE FOOLED. Once inside, you will find that many of the reasons that students struggle to read are quite common. Therefore, much of what she teaches you can be used in group work with your students who have a common need. If you would like to read more about Pat Johnson's approach and about the teaching of reading in this book, please see the Stenhouse Publishing website where the entire book is on-line for review!

This book was not a recommended text for my graduate class. It's an easy read filled with great suggestions and strategies to help any struggling reader.