Catch a Falling Reader

Foreword Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Part I. Motivation Works Wonders 1. Catch a Falling Reader by...Standing on a Chair and Clapping 2. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using the Power of the Book Choice 3. Catch a Falling Reader by...Adjusting Our Tone of Voice...Frequently 4. Catch a Falling Reader by...Making Eye Contact at Teachable Moments 5. Catch a Falling Reader by...Adjusting the Pace of Each Lesson 6. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using Different Forms of Feedback 7. Catch a Falling Reader by...Setting a Purpose for Reading 8. Catch a Falling Reader by...Stimulating and Motivating Children With Puppets 9. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using Physical Actions to Help Kids Remember 10. Catch a Falling Reader by...Creating Bridges for Kids Part II. Instructional Strategies Produce Results 11. Catch a Falling Reader by...Teaching From "Behind" the Child 12. Catch a Falling Reader by...Utilizing Wordless Books to Increase Language Skills 13. Catch a Falling Reader by...Modeling What Good Readers Do 14. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using a Clipboard for Tricky Words 15. Catch a Falling Reader by...Teaching Them How to Think as They Read 16. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using Magnetic Letters in a Variety of Ways 17. Catch a Falling Reader by...Writing Words FAST 18. Catch a Falling Reader by...Engaging Learners With an Overhead Projector 19. Catch a Falling Reader by...Encouraging Repeated Readings 20. Catch a Falling Reader by...Establishing and Supporting a Daily Block of Reading Time 21. Catch a Falling Reader by...Teaching Kids How to Use a Listening Center 22. Catch a Falling Reader by...Building Fluency in a Variety of Ways 23. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using Focus Sheets and Graphic Organizers to Link Writing to Reading 24. Catch a Falling Reader by...Providing Engaging Learning Center Activities 25. Catch a Falling Reader by...Interacting With Kids as They Write 26. Catch a Falling Reader by...Providing Daily Read-Alouds Part III. Reflection Promotes Action 27. Catch a Falling Reader by...Seeking Balance Among "Best Practices" 28. Catch a Falling Reader by...Knowing What Each Child Needs 30. Catch a Falling Reader by...Observing What Good Readers Do 31. Catch a Falling Reader by...Breaking the Six Habits of Falling Readers 32. Catch a Falling Reader by...Creating an Assessment Table 33. Catch a Falling Reader by...Becoming Proficient at Taking and Using Running Records 34. Catch a Falling Reader by...Maintaining a Parent/Teacher Journal 35. Catch a Falling Reader by...Conducting Monthly Writing Sprees 36. Catch a Falling Reader by...Matching the Right Books to the Right Reader 37. Catch a Falling Reader by...Identifying Support and Challenges Within Books 38. Catch a Falling Reader by...Gradually Releasing Responsibility to the Learner 39. Catch a Falling Reader by...Reflecting on the Way We Do Things 40. Catch a Falling Reader by...Being an Energized Teacher 41. Catch a Falling Reader by...Becoming a "Starfish Flinger" Recommended Bibliography, Web Sites, Texts, & Videos Index