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