{"product_id":"reading-for-life-lyn-stone-9781138590908","title":"Reading for Life: High Quality Literacy Instruction for All","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy is it that more people can't read and write? Why are there still so many vastly different methods of teaching literacy? Why do people still argue about it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading for Life examines these three questions, addressing the less evidence supported ideas about teaching reading and writing which are still alive and well in schools all over the world. This accessible guide bridges the gap between research and practice, translating academic findings into practical suggestions and ready-to-use techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in an approachable style and with informative graphics, vignettes and interviews woven throughout, this book covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe components of literacy, including phonics, vocabulary and fluency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe history of approaches to literacy teaching and an overview of the key figures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egovernment-level inquiries into the provision of reading and writing teaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe mindset which leads to acceptance of poor practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe essential components of an effective literacy program with practical advice on selecting resources to get the job done well\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading for Life helps educational practitioners make informed decisions about which teaching methods to reject and select, and empowers parents to ask the right questions of professionals and policy makers. This book is a timely exploration of poor teaching methods and is an innovative, fresh assessment of how high quality literacy teaching can be provided for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lyn Stone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138590908\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138590908\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/21\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Lyn Stone","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48113280188671,"sku":"9781138590908","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7e658106-43d7-4b41-9edb-9b0364e19469.jpg?v=1769614058","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/reading-for-life-lyn-stone-9781138590908","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}