Product Description

The definitive reference for reading and literacy from kindergarten through college

This comprehensive fifth edition of a bestselling classic offers an unparalleled source of timely, practical information on all aspects of reading instruction. Ready for immediate use, it offers over 190 up–to–date lists for developing instructional materials and lesson planning. The book is organized into 15 convenient sections full of practical examples, key words, teaching ideas, and activities that can be used as is or adapted to meet students’ diverse needs. New topical areas include: ideas for non–narrative reading; word walls; graphic organizer and concept development software; new literacies, such as ’zines, Internet terms, emoticons, e–mail, and chat; as well as weekly writing prompts.

Edward Bernard Fry, PhD (Laguna Beach, CA), is Professor Emeritus of Education at Rutgers University and internationally renowned inventor of his eponymous Readability Graph. Jacqueline E. Kress, EdD (Elizabeth, NJ), is Dean of Education at New York Institute of Technology.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #470151 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 6.00 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 544 pages

From the Back Cover
Written for anyone who teaches reading, The Reading Teacher′s Book of Lists is the thoroughly revised edition of the best–selling foundational reading reference book. This classic resource is filled with 218 up–to–date lists teachers can use to develop instructional materials and plan lessons that might otherwise take years and much effort to acquire. The book is organized into¿eighteen sections that are brimming with practical examples, key words, teaching ideas, and activities that can be used as is or adapted to meet the students′ needs. The lists are designed to be photocopied as needed for individual, small group or large group use.

This revised fifth edition contains a complete overhaul of teaching methods sections and includes new sections on electronic resources, new literacies, building fluency, and reading in content areas. The Reading Teacher′s Book of Lists covers eighteen sections:

• Phonics
• Useful Words
• Vocabulary Builders
• Content Words
• Books
• Writing
• Teaching Ideas
• Comprehension
• Fluency
• Study Skills
• Assessment
• Spelling
• The Internet
• English Language
• Language
• Learners (ESL or ELL)
• Reference
• Word Play
• Alphabets and Symbols

"The Reading Teacher′s Book of Lists should be on the bookshelf of every reading teacher in the English–speaking world! It is a tremendous resource that I have used over and over again throughout my career. The fifth edition is the best yet! It has more useful information than any of the previous editions. You can be assured that I will make good use of Dr. Fry and Dr. Kress′s classic book."
—Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D.,professor of education, Kent State University

About the Author
Edward B. Fry, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Education at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ) where, for 24 years, he was director of the Reading Center. At Rutgers, Dr. Fry taught graduate and undergraduate courses in reading, curriculum, and other educational subjects, and served as chairman and dissertation committee member for doctoral candidates in reading and educational psychology. As the Reading Center director, he provided instruction for children with reading problems, trained teacher candidates, and conducted statewide reading conferences. Dr. Fry is known internationally for his Readability Graph which is used by teachers, publishers, and others to judge the reading difficulty of books and other materials. He is also well known for his Instant Words, high–frequency word list, and for reading, spelling, and secondary curriculum materials. He works as a curriculum author and skis and swims whenever possible.

Jacqueline E. Kress, Ed.D., is Dean and Professor of Education at New York Institute of Technology (Old Westbury, NY) where she teaches reading methods courses and works with college and school faculty in the preparation and development of teachers, educational technology specialists, and other educators. She is an experienced reading teacher and teacher educator, having taught developmental and remedial reading in urban elementary schools, and reading skills and methods courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Kress has designed numerous educational programs, including programs to increase P–12 students’ literacy and school achievement. She is the author of The ESL Teacher’s Book of Lists and coauthor of The Readability Machine (both published by Jossey–Bass).

Customer Reviews

A wonderful addition to any teacher's library....a must have
As a newly certified teacher I have accumulated quite a few books on education. This book is a must have for any teacher...experienced or new. It is divided up into many sections which makes referencing easy. It includes any and all information you need to make lesson planning cohesive and reliable. From onomatopeia to vowel sounds, I highly recommend this book. It is worth every penny!!!

A great addition to teaching my son to read
This is a great book not just for teachers but for interested parents too. Lists of words used frequently in certain subjects, e.g Maths, at certain levels, high frequency words, for the price it is an absolute bargain. It reminds me of a very advanced version of McIver's "First Aid in English" from my youth.

This is a great book
This is a "must" book for all who teach. I discovered this book in a workshop that I attended and every one wanted to know where can this book be purchased. Wonderful book!