Teach Reading, Not Testing: Best Practice in an Age of Accountability

By Liz Hollingworth, Hilleary M Drake, Hilleary M. (Michele) Drake

Teaching IS rocket science--and you are the pilot

The authors reinforce what teachers already know--test preparation worksheets and drill-and-kill activities do not make children into lifelong readers. This book's conscientious approach to reading instruction combines an insider perspective on the development of high-stakes tests with classroom experience in achieving successful reading outcomes at the elementary and secondary levels. Their research-based methodology is based on five key components:

Aligning instruction to the state or national core standards Using formative assessment Connecting units to real-world contexts Motivating students effectively Holding on to best practice in literacy instruction

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412997739
• ISBN13: 9781412997737
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.9" x 9.9"