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Structured Literacy Interventions: Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6 (The Guilford Series on Intensive Instruction)

Description:

Comprehensive and evidence-based, Structured Literacy (SL) approaches place a high value on explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction. This book brings together leading experts to present a wealth of SL interventions for different components of literacy. Chapters describe instructional strategies for supporting phonological awareness, basic and multisyllabic word decoding, spelling, reading fluency, vocabulary, oral and reading comprehension, and written expression, especially for at-risk readers and those with disabilities. Including case studies, sample intervention activities, lesson plans, and end-of-chapter application activities, the book contains reproducible tools that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8½“ x 11” size.

An NCTQ Exemplary Text for Reading Instruction

See also Louise Spear-Swerling's authored volume,
The Structured Literacy Planner: Designing Interventions for Common Reading Difficulties, Grades 1–9, which provides blueprints for tailoring interventions based on a learner's reading profile.


Editorial Reviews

Review

“Finally! A book for K–6 teachers, school administrators, and teacher educators that tackles SL in a format that guarantees engagement and learning. Each chapter’s summary of research cuts to the chase, and, most important, is brought to life by compelling case studies and sample lessons. The application questions and activities in each chapter allow readers to test and develop their understanding. I can see educators in myriad settings welcoming this work--from novices in university methods classes to veterans in master’s programs and district professional learning communities. Educators will reach for this book time and again to expand their knowledge of best practices for helping struggling readers become successful.”--Kathleen J. Brown, PhD, Director, University of Utah Reading Clinic

"We know more about the science of reading than the science of reading instruction.
Stuctured Literacy Interventions directly addresses this gap. Chapters present a 'family' of explicit approaches to reading instruction, providing the research base, practical guidelines, and excellent exercises that will promote transfer and learning. Coherent and accessible, the book shows the full breadth of what is meant by SL, including applications for specific reader profiles. A significant contribution, this book will be a useful tool for reading interventionists in schools and clinical practice, as well as for courses on reading instruction."--Jack M. Fletcher, PhD, ABPP-CN, Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of Houston

"This is an exceptional book that bridges the research-to-practice divide. Practitioners who teach struggling readers will find themselves returning to this book frequently. The contributors are a 'who's who' of literacy experts who focus on key elements of SL and systems of language. The chapters are replete with evidence-based practices, application exercises, case studies, and lesson formats. This is the seminal book every educator of struggling readers deserves."--Pamela M. Kastner, EdD, Literacy Statewide Lead, Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

"Spear-Swerling has produced a long-needed work on effective instructional practices that support students with reading difficulties to develop into proficient readers and writers. What sets this text apart from others is how accessible it is while being firmly grounded in literacy research. The book is organized around critical areas of reading and writing, providing an easy-to-follow blueprint for designing literacy courses for graduate students and thoughtful professional development for inservice teachers. Each chapter covers a specific topic addressed by contributors who have conducted research and taught in the area. The book highlights what to teach and how to teach it by providing concrete examples and recommended instructional practices."--Timothy N. Odegard, PhD, Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies and Professor of Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University

"This text will help reading interventionist candidates in our Graduate Reading Program to gain a deeper understanding of SL interventions as well as practical applications for their work with struggling readers. I will recommend it as an essential addition to each candidate’s professional library."--Louise J. Shaw, EdD, Graduate Reading Program, Southern Connecticut State University

About the Author

Louise Spear-Swerling, PhD, is Professor Emerita in the Department of Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University. Her research interests focus on children’s reading development and literacy difficulties, as well as teacher knowledge for reading instruction; she has presented and published widely on these topics. Dr. Spear-Swerling is the author of two previous books on reading difficulties and is an editorial board member for several journals, including Annals of Dyslexia, Teaching Exceptional Children, and Reading Psychology. A former special educator at the elementary level, Dr. Spear-Swerling prepared both general and special education teacher candidates to teach reading using structured literacy approaches for many years. Currently she consults often for K–12 schools, primarily on cases involving students with severe or persistent literacy difficulties and ways to improve their achievement.
 

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable!

S.C.M. · October 12, 2025

Invaluable tool for interventionists. I keep this on my desk and refer to it to support my general education teachers in my role as a literacy specialist.

5.0 out of 5 stars Resourceful

N. · February 26, 2025

Ordered for school, good ideas and well written

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for teachers

c. · February 24, 2022

This book full of useful information for teachers. It includes lessons that can immediately be implemented with students. The chapters are written by true experts in the field. It is very readable and at two different reasonable price points for hardback or paperback format this book should be in every elementary classroom.

4.0 out of 5 stars Structured literacy book

C. · January 14, 2025

I originally purchased this book for a class which I’m very glad I did. If you are thinking of becoming a reading specialist, I would encourage you to purchase and read this book because it contains very useful and current information that read specialist need to be familiar with.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have!

A.C. · March 5, 2022

This is a phenomenal collaboration of experts in the field!!! It lays out exactly how to implement interventions and strategies in the classroom! I highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful

S. · December 18, 2022

Clear, concise, practical.

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable resource for anyone interested in evidence based literacy.

M.G. · April 15, 2022

Thorough, timely. An important contribution to the field of reading instruction. Highly recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars On time and good quality

S.M. · April 28, 2023

This book came on time and was in good quality like the seller said. It was a good price as well.

Informative and Practical - Research and Intervention Ideas

K. · March 3, 2022

If you're interested in Structured Literacy and/or the Science of Reading then this is the book for you!It's great as an intro to SL for beginners as it has a little of everything. It's great for those experienced in SL as it provides the current research for all aspects of SL and you get a mix of experts in each field.Each chapter covers a different area of literacy (Vocabulary, Comprehension, Multisyllabic Words, Spelling, etc. etc.), written by current experts in that field. The chapters are a balanced mix of presenting research and evidence and suggestions for best practice interventions and activities rooted in that science. It's both informative and practical. Easy to implement the ideas right away. Easy to read format. Must have for all teachers!

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Description:

Comprehensive and evidence-based, Structured Literacy (SL) approaches place a high value on explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction. This book brings together leading experts to present a wealth of SL interventions for different components of literacy. Chapters describe instructional strategies for supporting phonological awareness, basic and multisyllabic word decoding, spelling, reading fluency, vocabulary, oral and reading comprehension, and written expression, especially for at-risk readers and those with disabilities. Including case studies, sample intervention activities, lesson plans, and end-of-chapter application activities, the book contains reproducible tools that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8½“ x 11” size.

An NCTQ Exemplary Text for Reading Instruction

See also Louise Spear-Swerling's authored volume,
The Structured Literacy Planner: Designing Interventions for Common Reading Difficulties, Grades 1–9, which provides blueprints for tailoring interventions based on a learner's reading profile.


Editorial Reviews

Review

“Finally! A book for K–6 teachers, school administrators, and teacher educators that tackles SL in a format that guarantees engagement and learning. Each chapter’s summary of research cuts to the chase, and, most important, is brought to life by compelling case studies and sample lessons. The application questions and activities in each chapter allow readers to test and develop their understanding. I can see educators in myriad settings welcoming this work--from novices in university methods classes to veterans in master’s programs and district professional learning communities. Educators will reach for this book time and again to expand their knowledge of best practices for helping struggling readers become successful.”--Kathleen J. Brown, PhD, Director, University of Utah Reading Clinic

"We know more about the science of reading than the science of reading instruction.
Stuctured Literacy Interventions directly addresses this gap. Chapters present a 'family' of explicit approaches to reading instruction, providing the research base, practical guidelines, and excellent exercises that will promote transfer and learning. Coherent and accessible, the book shows the full breadth of what is meant by SL, including applications for specific reader profiles. A significant contribution, this book will be a useful tool for reading interventionists in schools and clinical practice, as well as for courses on reading instruction."--Jack M. Fletcher, PhD, ABPP-CN, Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of Houston

"This is an exceptional book that bridges the research-to-practice divide. Practitioners who teach struggling readers will find themselves returning to this book frequently. The contributors are a 'who's who' of literacy experts who focus on key elements of SL and systems of language. The chapters are replete with evidence-based practices, application exercises, case studies, and lesson formats. This is the seminal book every educator of struggling readers deserves."--Pamela M. Kastner, EdD, Literacy Statewide Lead, Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

"Spear-Swerling has produced a long-needed work on effective instructional practices that support students with reading difficulties to develop into proficient readers and writers. What sets this text apart from others is how accessible it is while being firmly grounded in literacy research. The book is organized around critical areas of reading and writing, providing an easy-to-follow blueprint for designing literacy courses for graduate students and thoughtful professional development for inservice teachers. Each chapter covers a specific topic addressed by contributors who have conducted research and taught in the area. The book highlights what to teach and how to teach it by providing concrete examples and recommended instructional practices."--Timothy N. Odegard, PhD, Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies and Professor of Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University

"This text will help reading interventionist candidates in our Graduate Reading Program to gain a deeper understanding of SL interventions as well as practical applications for their work with struggling readers. I will recommend it as an essential addition to each candidate’s professional library."--Louise J. Shaw, EdD, Graduate Reading Program, Southern Connecticut State University

About the Author

Louise Spear-Swerling, PhD, is Professor Emerita in the Department of Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University. Her research interests focus on children’s reading development and literacy difficulties, as well as teacher knowledge for reading instruction; she has presented and published widely on these topics. Dr. Spear-Swerling is the author of two previous books on reading difficulties and is an editorial board member for several journals, including Annals of Dyslexia, Teaching Exceptional Children, and Reading Psychology. A former special educator at the elementary level, Dr. Spear-Swerling prepared both general and special education teacher candidates to teach reading using structured literacy approaches for many years. Currently she consults often for K–12 schools, primarily on cases involving students with severe or persistent literacy difficulties and ways to improve their achievement.
 

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable!

S.C.M. · October 12, 2025

Invaluable tool for interventionists. I keep this on my desk and refer to it to support my general education teachers in my role as a literacy specialist.

5.0 out of 5 stars Resourceful

N. · February 26, 2025

Ordered for school, good ideas and well written

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for teachers

c. · February 24, 2022

This book full of useful information for teachers. It includes lessons that can immediately be implemented with students. The chapters are written by true experts in the field. It is very readable and at two different reasonable price points for hardback or paperback format this book should be in every elementary classroom.

4.0 out of 5 stars Structured literacy book

C. · January 14, 2025

I originally purchased this book for a class which I’m very glad I did. If you are thinking of becoming a reading specialist, I would encourage you to purchase and read this book because it contains very useful and current information that read specialist need to be familiar with.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have!

A.C. · March 5, 2022

This is a phenomenal collaboration of experts in the field!!! It lays out exactly how to implement interventions and strategies in the classroom! I highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful

S. · December 18, 2022

Clear, concise, practical.

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable resource for anyone interested in evidence based literacy.

M.G. · April 15, 2022

Thorough, timely. An important contribution to the field of reading instruction. Highly recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars On time and good quality

S.M. · April 28, 2023

This book came on time and was in good quality like the seller said. It was a good price as well.

Informative and Practical - Research and Intervention Ideas

K. · March 3, 2022

If you're interested in Structured Literacy and/or the Science of Reading then this is the book for you!It's great as an intro to SL for beginners as it has a little of everything. It's great for those experienced in SL as it provides the current research for all aspects of SL and you get a mix of experts in each field.Each chapter covers a different area of literacy (Vocabulary, Comprehension, Multisyllabic Words, Spelling, etc. etc.), written by current experts in that field. The chapters are a balanced mix of presenting research and evidence and suggestions for best practice interventions and activities rooted in that science. It's both informative and practical. Easy to implement the ideas right away. Easy to read format. Must have for all teachers!

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