Shifting the Balance Grades 3-5 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom
In this much anticipated follow-up to their groundbreaking book Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom authors Jan Burkins and Kari Yates together with co-author Katie Cunningham extend the conversation in Shifting the Balance Grades 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom. This new text is built in mind specifically for grades 3-5 teachers around best practices for the intermediate classroom. Shifting the Balance Grades 3-5 introduces six more shifts across individual chapters that: Zoom in on a common (but not-as helpful-as-we-had-hoped) practice to reconsider Untangle a number of “misunderstandings” that have likely contributed to the use of the common practice Propose a more science-aligned shift to the current practice Provide solid scientific research to support the revised practice Offer a collection of high-leverage easy-to-implement instructional routines to support the shift to more brain-friendly instruction The authors offer a refreshing approach that is respectful accessible and practical – grounded in an earnest commitment to building a bridge between research and classroom practice. As with the first Shifting the Balance they aim to keep students at the forefront of reading instruction. | Shifting the Balance Grades 3-5 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom
