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
