Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced L

Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom
This concise and practical guide integrates effective reading strategies from each perspective. Every chapter of Shifting the Balance focuses on one of the six simple and scientifically sound shifts reading teachers can make to strengthen their approach to early reading instruction in these areas:

Reading Comprehension

Phonemic Awareness

Phonics

High-Frequency Words

Cueing Systems

Text Selection

Practical Instruction for Primary Grades: Whether your students are just learning to read or building more advanced reading comprehensive skills, Shifting the Balance is designed to help teachers meet the instructional needs of K-2 students.

Six Manageable Shifts: Each chapter focuses on a key shift that helps educators understand common misconceptions and adjust their thinking around some common instructional practices that teachers have been using for decades.

Evidence-Based Instruction