Shifting the Balance Grades 3-5 1st Edition Science of Reading Guide

This first edition educational guide centers on reading advancement and literacy pedagogy for students in upper elementary levels. Co-authored by Katie Cunningham, Jan Burkins, and Kari Yates, the publication investigates teaching methodologies that harmonize reading education alongside evidence-based literacy practices.

The manual evaluates techniques aimed at bolstering reading progression for third through fifth-grade learners via targeted classroom teaching, student engagement, and dedicated literacy exercises. The material is structured to guide educators in navigating strategies tied to reading fluency, word identification, vocabulary expansion, and overall comprehension.

Professionals will discover practical classroom applications, teaching tactics, and literacy frameworks specifically formulated for upper elementary settings. The text further details ways to assist varied reading levels and construct educational experiences that promote reading achievement and ongoing literacy growth.

Ideal for instructional coaches, reading specialists, teachers, and educational training programs, this text delivers actionable insights into the reading instruction theories applied within upper elementary learning spaces.

Topics Covered:

• Science of reading concepts
• Literacy instruction methods
• Reading comprehension strategies
• Vocabulary development
• Word recognition skills
• Reading fluency concepts
• Upper elementary literacy practices
• Classroom reading instruction
• Support for developing readers
• Research-informed teaching approaches

Specifications:

• Title: Shifting the Balance, Grades 3–5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom
• Author: Katie Cunningham, Jan Burkins, Kari Yates
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Category: Education
• Subject: Literacy Instruction and Reading Education
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 162531597X
• ISBN-13: 978-1625315977