Assessing Reading and Spelling: For teaching structured literacy Paperback – November 6, 2023

Calling all specialist teachers! Are you looking for a comprehensive resource to help you assess and plan targeted teaching programs for struggling readers and spellers? "Assessing Reading and Spelling: For teaching structured literacy" is a no preparation, compact and easy to navigate tool your future self will thank you for grabbing.This invaluable tool includes all the reading and spelling assessments you need to pinpoint your dyslexic students' specific gaps, from phonological awareness checklists to handwriting assessments. Assessing all aspects of English orthography (not just phonics), you will be able to pinpoint which phonic patterns, morphology concepts and spelling rules your students need you to teach them.Complete with a huge bank of SMART target examples and goal tracking tools, you can ensure your teaching is tailored to meet each student's individual needs, regardless of their age or current stage.Engage your students in their own learning by demonstrating that your lessons are designed just for them. Build their confidence by allowing them to track their progress and report to key stakeholders with ease. Provide specific feedback so they can see the huge impact engaging in your lessons is having on their reading and spelling skills.These reading and spelling assessment tools are perfect for progress monitoring of young and older students, right up to adult literacy learners. If you find your current literacy assessments let you know how your student ranks compared to others their own age, but don’t tell you exactly what to teach and in which order – these decoding and encoding assessments will perfectly complement what you already have, providing a full term’s planning in under 20 minutes.Perfect for tutors, specialist teachers, and speech pathologists, this resource is a must-have for anyone teaching Tier 2 or Tier 3 instruction. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make a lasting impact on your struggling students - get your copy today. It’s like having a literacy consultant guide you every step of the way.While you’re here, be sure to grab a copy of the other books in the Teaching Structured Literacy Series:The Ultimate Scope and Sequence: For teaching structured literacyDifferentiated phonics, morphology, etymology and spelling rules words lists arranged in a systematic scope and sequence.How to Teach Every Spelling Pattern EverAccurate guidance on how to explain the logic of English spelling including phonics, morphology and etymology.Transform Your Literacy Intervention: Your comprehensive lesson and activity plan for all agesRepeatable, small group or 1:1 lesson template with a huge bank of interchangeable activities for students of any age and stage.The books in this series stand alone, so you can just purchase the one you need most, or if you want everything you need to teach dyslexic type students in 1:1 or small group settings, grab the whole set. If you’re an experienced teacher who has recently left the school setting or a therapist setting up your own practice, this series is perfect for you! A comprehensive, affordable alternative to purchasing those expensive programs you no longer have access to, without sacrificing the quality of your teaching, and portable enough to carry anywhere with you, you will be very grateful you gave yourself this gift! Read more