Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems

By Darrell Morris

Book Overview

This widely adopted text and teacher resource provides a comprehensive approach to assessing and remediating reading difficulties in grades K-6. Darrell Morris presents rich case studies of beginning and older readers struggling with different types of reading problems. He shows how to administer a thorough diagnostic battery and provide instruction tailored to each student's needs. In addition to one-to-one tutoring strategies, small-group and whole-class applications are discussed. Reproducible tools, book lists, and other user-friendly materials can be photocopied from the book or downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

New to This Edition *Detailed explanations of how to adapt the techniques for classroom use. *The latest research findings pertaining to reading diagnosis. *Updated and expanded book lists.*Chapter on historical and theoretical foundations.

See also the Morris Informal Reading Inventory: Preprimer through Grade 8, a complementary assessment tool that yields systematic data on K-8 students' reading abilities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1462512259
• ISBN13: 9781462512256
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 10.0"