A must-have guide for any parent or teacher of a child struggling to learn to read, this essential resource begins by answering the question "What is Dyslexia?" The authors have masterfully selected and distilled the most significant research in the field to provide clear and detailed explanations of the : 1) widely accepted research-based definition of dyslexia; 2) identification and treatment of dyslexia at various stages of development; 3) emotional consequences of reading difficulties; 4) current research on the role of genetics and the brain; 5) essential elements of effective reading instruction; and 6) treatment options for the most severe cases of dyslexia and other reading problems.

Basic Facts about Dyslexia & Other Reading Problems

Reference

Moats Ed.D., Louisa Cook

Dakin, Karen E.

Words, Language & Grammar

International Dyslexia Association

SAVE 10% when you order the text and workbook together!
One of the most popular and influential reading textbooks of the past 10 years gets a comprehensive update in this highly anticipated second edition, straight from renowned NCTQ-recommended expert Louisa Moats. Updated meticulously with the very latest research, the new edition of this bestselling text helps elementary educators grasp the structure of written and spoken English, understand how children learn to read, and apply this foundational knowledge as they deliver explicit, high-quality literacy instruction.
With extensive updates and enhancements to every chapter, the new edition of Speech to Print fully prepares today's literacy educators to teach students with or without disabilities. Teachers will get
<ul>
<li>in-depth explanation of how the book aligns with the findings of current scientific research on reading, language, and spelling</li>
<li>expanded information on the critical elements of language, including orthography, morphology, phonetics, phonology, semantics, and syntax</li>
<li>
new and improved exercises teachers can use to test and reinforce their own knowledge of language content</li>
<li>
teaching activities that help teachers connect what they learn in their coursework with what they'll be doing in the classroom</li>
<li>
new chapter objectives that make it easier to plan courses and review key concepts</li>
<li>more samples of student writing to help teachers correctly interpret children's mistakes</li>
<li>expanded sample lesson plans that incorporate the language concepts in the book</li>
<li>a cleaner, easier-to-navigate layout</li>
</ul>
 A core textbook for every preservice course on reading instruction, this accessible text is also perfect for use in inservice professional development sessions. Educators will have the knowledge they need to recognize, understand, and resolve their students' reading and writing challenges—and improve literacy outcomes for their entire class.

Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers, Second Edition

Brookes Publishing

SAVE 10% when you order the text and workbook together!
One of the most popular and influential reading textbooks of the past 10 years gets a comprehensive update in this highly anticipated second edition, straight from renowned NCTQ-recommended expert Louisa Moats. Updated meticulously with the very latest research, the new edition of this bestselling text helps elementary educators grasp the structure of written and spoken English, understand how children learn to read, and apply this foundational knowledge as they deliver explicit, high-quality literacy instruction.
With extensive updates and enhancements to every chapter, the new edition of Speech to Print fully prepares today's literacy educators to teach students with or without disabilities. Teachers will get
<ul>
<li>in-depth explanation of how the book aligns with the findings of current scientific research on reading, language, and spelling</li>
<li>expanded information on the critical elements of language, including orthography, morphology, phonetics, phonology, semantics, and syntax</li>
<li>
new and improved exercises teachers can use to test and reinforce their own knowledge of language content</li>
<li>
teaching activities that help teachers connect what they learn in their coursework with what they'll be doing in the classroom</li>
<li>
new chapter objectives that make it easier to plan courses and review key concepts</li>
<li>more samples of student writing to help teachers correctly interpret children's mistakes</li>
<li>expanded sample lesson plans that incorporate the language concepts in the book</li>
<li>a cleaner, easier-to-navigate layout</li>
</ul>A core textbook for every preservice course on reading instruction, this accessible text is also perfect for use in inservice professional development sessions. Educators will have the knowledge they need to recognize, understand, and resolve their students' reading and writing challenges—and improve literacy outcomes for their entire class.

Speech to Print Workbook: Language Exercises for Teachers, Second Edition

For two decades, Speech to Print has been a bestselling, widely adopted textbook on explicit, high-quality literacy instruction. Now the anticipated third edition is here, fully updated with ten years of new research, a complete package of supporting materials, and expanded guidance on the how of assessment and instruction in todayâ€™s classrooms. Filling a critical gap in teacher preparation courses, Speech to Print supplies K-12 educators with in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of language—fundamentals they need to deliver successful structured literacy instruction. Renowned literacy expert Louisa Cook Moats gives current and future teachers comprehensive, accurate, and accessible information on the underpinnings of language instruction, including: 
<ul>
<li>the history of the English language and its effect on spelling </li>
<li>English phonology, including speech sounds and their distinctive features </li>
<li>how print represents speech in English </li>
<li>the morphological aspects of words </li>
<li>syntax and its instruction </li>
<li>how meaning is conveyed with language</li>
</ul>
 Through case studies, activities, recommended teaching principles, and close analysis of real-world student work samples, teachers will also receive invaluable insight into how their students should be taught. Ideal for use in preservice courses and in-service professional development sessions, this essential textbook will give educators the strong foundation they need to teach language and reading skills to students with and without disabilities. WHATâ€™S NEW: <ul>
<li>New and expanded practical content on the how of language and reading instruction </li>
<li>New and updated chapter exercises </li>
<li>New faculty support materials </li>
<li>More on key topics like program and curricula selection, frameworks for instructional planning, and problem solving when students are slow to respond to intervention </li>
<li>More accessible, undergraduate-friendly tone and structure </li>
<li>Additional graphics to illustrate key concepts </li>
</ul>
 NEW FACULTY SUPPORT MATERIALS! Support your instruction with a complete package of online companion materials, including chapter quizzes, a sample syllabus/course outline, PowerPoints to accompany each chapter, PDF handouts for selected concepts, and a video demonstrating production of all the sounds in the English language. Learn more about the new edition! Register for the webinar! Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teaching Reading Tuesday, March 31, 2020 | 3:00 pm â€“ 4:00 pm EDT

Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers

The ideal companion to the third edition of the bestselling Speech to Print textbook, this revised workbook helps teachers deepen their understanding of spoken and written English, practice and strengthen their skills and knowledge, and prepare to deliver high-quality reading instruction. Speech to Print author Louisa Moats has partnered with Bruce Rosowâ€”an experienced special educator and teacher of teachersâ€”to develop an updated and engaging new edition of the workbook that gets todayâ€™s teachers ready for success in the classroom. As in the previous editions, the exercises in the new workbook cover all the areas addressed in the textbook, including phonetics and phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Users will find dozens of new exercises, updates and revisions throughout, and student-friendly features such as chapter quizzes, answer keys, and tips on teaching language concepts to their own students. Perfect for preservice teacher education courses or for in-service professional development, this workbook will help ensure that educators grasp the complex concepts in Speech to Printâ€”and successfully teach children the critical literacy skills theyâ€™ll need for the rest of their lives. WHATâ€™S NEW 
<ul>
<li>More than 30 brand-new exercises not found in the Speech to Print textbook</li>
 <li>Revised and updated exercises throughout</li>
 <li>Extensive new content and exercises addressing syntax and semantics</li>
 <li>New chapter quizzes reinforcing teachersâ€™ knowledge of language building blocks, including phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, and semantics</li>
 <li>Exercises that provide models and tips for teaching selected concepts to students</li>
 <li>A new final course exam</li>
 
</ul>
 Learn more about the new edition!

Speech to Print Workbook: Language Exercises for Teachers

Rosow Ed.D., Dr. Bruce