Integrating Structured Literacy Instruction

From Sound to Sentence
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-17114-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 196 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Reihe: School-Based Practice in Action

This book provides a clear, actionable blueprint for turning compelling literacy research into meaningful classroom practice by reuniting reading and writing instruction in the service of all students, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Drawing on the latest research and grounded in a structured literacy framework, the book offers a two-part journey: contextual foundations and actionable instructional strategies. Through thoughtfully sequenced “Connect-Learn-Act-Reflect” cycles, each chapter fosters reflective practice and data-informed decision making, urging readers to align their pedagogy with the latest research from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to create integrated literacy experiences in their classroom.

From foundational letter-sound correspondences to advanced comprehension and written expression, this book connects theory to practice, empowering educators to close the research-to-practice gap and build integrated literacy instruction for all students.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gierka, Megan

Ormandy, Nicole

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Alphabetisierung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1: Foundations of Language and Literacy 1. Language Lays the Foundation 2. Reading Theory & Acquisition 3. Writing Theory & Acquisition 4. The Great Divide 5. A Reciprocal Relationship  Part 2: Acquiring and Applying Knowledge & Skills 6. Letter/Sound Knowledge & Skills 7. Phonics Knowledge & Skills 8. Semantic Knowledge & Skills 9. Syntactic Knowledge & Skills 10. Bridging Knowledge & Skills to Texts  Part 3: Assessment Appendix

Über Autor(innen)

Megan Gierka, Ed.D. is a nationally recognized literacy expert and dyslexia advocate who transforms research into action. From classrooms to Congress, she leads implementation of structured literacy across states and schools, empowering educators and shaping policy to ensure all children learn to read.

Nicole Ormandy, MS.Ed., is a distinguished contributor to literacy education who translates research into practice through professional learning, curriculum development, national and international conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. She brings over a decade of experience as an elementary and special education teacher, with deep expertise in structured literacy and data-based decision-making.