{"product_id":"reading-isnt-optional-jeanne-a-schopf-9798893740653","title":"Reading Isn't Optional: Fulfilling the Promise of Literacy for Secondary Students (Maximize Secondary Literacy with Evidence-Based Practices.)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoauthor and editor Jeanne A. Schopf brings together leading literacy experts to address one of secondary education's most significant gaps: teaching adolescents to read. Grounded in literacy research and implementation science, this book guides middle and high school educators through systems, leadership, MTSS, and evidence-based instructional practices that transform literacy development for struggling readers, including multilingual learners, across all content areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrades 6-12 teachers, leaders, and instructional coaches can use this book to: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement multitiered systems of support to teach literacy actively across all disciplines in secondary education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourage teachers and train them in effective literacy instruction through peer coaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdopt new strategies to improve student reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReinforce students' literacy training through reflective writing and class discussions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdapt practices as needed to address unique needs and support multilingual learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \u003cbr\u003ePart 1: Where Are We, and Where Do We Go? \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: The Barriers to Strong Literacy Outcomes in Secondary Schools--Breaking Down the Myths \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: The Science of Reading and Implementation Science \u003cbr\u003ePart 2: The Foundation of Literacy Transformation \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Secondary Literacy Leadership--Actions and Character Above Title and Role \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Multitiered Systems of Support to Center Adolescent Literacy \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Student-Focused Coaching to Support Literacy Learning \u003cbr\u003ePart 3: Literacy Research to Practice \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Accuracy, Rate, and Expression--Fluency for All Students \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Construction of Meaning--Building Text Understanding Layer by Layer \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Comprehension--The Acquisition of Content-Area and Disciplinary Literacy Skills \u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Word-Rich Classrooms--Practices for Intentional Vocabulary Instruction \u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Scaffolds for All Learners in Grade- and Course-Level Texts \u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: POWERful Writing Instruction for Secondary Students \u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Oral Language--Speaking and Listening in the Secondary Classroom \u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Foundational Skills for Adolescent Newcomer English Learners\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeanne A. Schopf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798893740653\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Solution Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Jeanne A. Schopf","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454341656831,"sku":"9798893740653","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1a30c2cc-b8be-4869-9b33-4c6d36a531ae.jpg?v=1777305634","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/reading-isnt-optional-jeanne-a-schopf-9798893740653","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}