"Unraveling Dyslexia provides teachers, administrators, and parents with the information needed to unravel the complexities of skilled reading. In this book, Kristin Sayeski presents a concise overview of the factors that influence reading acquisition and the types of instructional practices required to put struggling readers on the path to reading. Myths and misconceptions about reading and dyslexia can hinder teachers' ability to provide effective reading instruction. This book will give readers the insights needed to move from frustration to action. Within the book, readers will be provided with: A soup-to-nuts overview of reading from the creation of English orthography to recent research on the most effective practices for teaching reading. A concise overview of the history of reading instruction and the influence of different theories on reading instructional practices. Current research on what is known about the neurobiological underpinnings of dyslexia. A concise overview of effective instructional practices for teaching word recognition and building language comprehension, including information on the roles of spelling and writing in building students' literacy. Information that will inform advocacy and action to support better outcomes for students with dyslexia." -- Back cover.
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