Think Like a Reading Teacher: Foundations for Structured Literacy in Grades K-5

Think Like a Reading Teacher: Foundations for Structured Literacy in Grades K-5 provides a research-based, classroom-tested framework to teach literacy with precision, confidence, and lasting impact.Unlike other books that focus on one piece of the literacy puzzle, this book equips educators with the full system - from structured literacy instruction to data-driven teaching and student motivation - ensuring that every child becomes a successful reader. The book integrates the following reading strategies:The Science of Reading - Research-backed strategies for phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehensionStructured Literacy - How to teach reading explicitly and systematically so that all students succeedData-Driven Teaching - How to use reading assessments to adjust instruction in real time, ensuring struggling readers don’t slip through the cracksStudent Engagement and Motivation - Proven strategies to create classrooms where students love reading and develop lifel