Multisensory teaching of basic language skills / edited by Judith R. Birsh, Ed. D., CALT- QI, and Suzanne Carreker, Ph. D., CALT-QI ; with invited contributors.

"Previous edition copyright ©2011"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to Multisensory Teaching. Connecting research and practice / Judith R. Birsh -- Structured literacy instruction / Mary L. Farrell and Nancy Cushen White -- Pre-reading/Literacy Skills. Oral language development and its relationship to literacy / Lydia H. Soifer -- Pre-kindergarten literacy / Eve Robinson, Carolyn DeVito, and Gloria Trabucco -- Alphabet knowledge : letter recognition, letter naming, and letter sequencing / Kay A. Allen and Graham F. Neuhaus -- Teaching phonemic awareness / Lucy Hart Paulson -- Beginning Reading/Literacy Skills. Assessment of reading skills : a review of select key ideas and best practices / Larry E. Hess and Eileen S. Marzola -- The role of executive function in literacy instruction / Monica Gordon-Pershey -- Teaching reading : accurate decoding / Suzanne Carreker -- Teaching spelling / Suzanne Carreker -- Multi-modal handwriting instruction for pencil and technology tools / Beverly J. Wolf and Virginia Wise Berninger -- Fluency in learning to read : conceptions, misconceptions, learning disabilities, and instructional moves / Katherine Garnett -- Math learning disabilities / Katherine Garnett and Colleen Uscianowski -- Advanced Reading/Literacy Skills. The history and structure of written English / Marcia K. Henry -- Working with word meaning : vocabulary instruction / Nancy E. Hennessy -- Strategies to improve reading comprehension in the multisensory classroom / Eileen S. Marzola -- Composition : evidence-based instruction / Judith C. Hochman and Betsy MacDermott-Duffy -- Designing the learning environment and planning multisensory structured literacy lessons / Judith R. Birsh, Jean Schedler, and Robin Anderson Singer -- Instructional Strategies for Specific Populations and Skill Areas. Language and literacy development among English language learners / Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan -- Instruction for older students with a word-level reading disability / Barbara A. Wilson -- Working with high-functioning adults with dyslexia and other academic challenges / Susan H. Blumenthal.

"Keep up with the latest on the highly respected multisensory teaching approach to literacy with this new fourth edition, a complete update of the bestselling textbook adopted in colleges and universities across the country. The most comprehensive text available on multisensory teaching, this book prepares today's educators to use specific evidence-based approaches that improve struggling students' language skills and academic outcomes in elementary through high school. Educators will get rich background information on the systems and structures of the English language, plus a deep dive into the what and how of Structured Literacy Instruction. They'll also find practical strategies and guidelines on all aspects of language and literacy instruction, including planning effective lessons, connecting research with practice, conducting and interpreting assessment, understanding the emotional side of learning disabilities, and more. An essential reference and professional development resource to keep and use for years to come, this book gets educators ready to be thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate teachers of reading and language arts"--Publisher's description.