The Literacy Tutor's Handbook

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A hands-on approach to effective literacy tutoring, complete with assessment and instructional strategies. Turn to this comprehensive guide for information on implementing effective literacy tutoring in the elementary through middle grades. Using the book's authoritative assessment and instructional strategies, tutors develop their own understanding of language and principles of learning and see how to turn this knowledge into effective tutoring. The resource's practical approach addresses five areas of reading phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and text comprehension. The author includes illustrative examples, activities, web site listings, sample lessons and sound advice in a logical, step-by-step format.