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Author Pedriana, Anthony

Title Leaving Johnny behind : overcoming barrier to literacy and reclaiming at-risk readers / Anthony Pedriana ; foreword by G. Reid Lyon
Edition 2nd ed
Published Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xxv, 175 pages)
Contents Preface to the Second Edition -- Prologue -- Ch01. A Failure to Communicate -- Ch02. Gayle Force -- Ch03. Soporific Effluvium -- Ch04. Preponderance of the Evidence -- Ch05. Uniformity Unhinged -- Ch06. The Weak Arm of the Law -- Ch07. So Shall We Reap -- Ch08. The Unkindest Cut of All: Reading Science and th eJudas Principle -- Ch09. The 3 Rs: Reform, Reform, Reform -- Ch10. Teaching to Mastery -- Ch11. Through Johnnys Eyes -- Ch12. Rescuing Johnny -- Epilogue -- Acknowledgments -- Resources for Teachers and Parents -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the Author
Summary This book provides a comprehensive examination of the barriers that prevent students from becoming proficient readers. Pedriana describes evidence-based reading instruction, the conditions under which that instruction is most effective, and for which kids it is most effective
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Reading (Early childhood)
Reading -- Remedial teaching.
Children with disabilities -- Education.
EDUCATION -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- Reading & Phonics.
EDUCATION -- Language Experience Approach.
Children with disabilities -- Education
Reading (Early childhood)
Reading -- Remedial teaching
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781607099147
1607099144