Tens of thousands of K–3 teachers have relied on this book—now revised and expanded with more than 50% new material—to plan and deliver effective literacy instruction tailored to each student's needs. The authors provide a detailed framework for implementing differentiated small-group instruction over multiweek cycles. Each component of the beginning reading program is addressed—phonological awareness, word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes dozens of reproducible lesson plans, instructional activities, assessment forms, and other tools. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials.

New in 2024: A free online-only Study Guide by Sharon Walpole presents commentary and discussion questions for each chapter from a science-of-reading perspective—available for download at www.guilford.com/walpole-studyguide.

New to This Edition

• Differentiation 2.0: the approach has been fine-tuned based on field testing, new research findings, and current standards and response-to-intervention frameworks.
• Many additional reproducible tools, such as coaching templates and the Informal Decoding Inventory.
• Beyond lesson plans and materials, the second edition offers more guidance for designing instruction and grouping students, making it a one-stop resource.
• Reproducible tools now available to download and print.

An NCTQ Exemplary Text for Reading Instruction