15. Making Reading Joyful and Effective: The Science of Reading for Older Students with Allison McManus

Creating Joyful Readers

Science of Reading isn't something secondary teachers should skip. If you have struggling readers in your classroom, today's guest, Allison McManus has tips that you won't want to miss.

Resources Mentioned:

Science of Reading in Secondary Toolkit - https://mrsmcmanusela.ck.page/sorin2

Planning a Science of Reading Aligned Unit for Secondary ELA

https://mrsmcmanusela.wordpress.com/2024/08/12/planning-a-science-of-reading-aligned-unit-for-secondary-ela/

Uncovering the Logic of English by Denise Eide - https://amzn.to/4eVS9O5

The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects by Joan Sedita - https://amzn.to/48oqpPJ

The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: Helping Students Make Meaning from Text by Nancy Lewis Hennessy - https://amzn.to/4hmESzK

The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler - https://amzn.to/4hndq5g

Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom https://amzn.to/40PWsGD

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