Classroom tested and research based, the Small-Group Differentiated Teaching Model provides effective reading instruction to meet the needs of each classroom's broad range of learners. Easy-to-use lesson plans and activities support the five stages of reading emergent, beginning, fledgling, transitional, and independent and the accompanying CD features a wide assortment of materials that will help you implement the lessons (see a sample). In this revised and fully updated new edition of her bestseller, author Beverly Tyner provides: Revised lesson plans that include more hands-on student involvement

Additional assessments to monitor students progress

A chapter dedicated to the topic of effectively engaging the other students in independent activities as they relate to the stages of reading development

A scope and sequence for word study for each stage of reader

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