Every teacher of reading plays a vital role in helping to catch those readers for whom learning to read does not come easily. If you have ever been at a loss for what to say and do when confronted with a child who struggles--this book is for you.

Expanding our paradigm of reading -- How reading works -- Vygotsky takes a seat in our classrooms -- Beyond "sound it out" -- A comprehensive literacy framework -- Interactive read-aloud: talking our way through texts -- I thought I knew how to teach reading, but whoa! -- Comprehension: the bottom line -- Spotlight on inferring and summarizing -- Assessment: looking closely at readers -- Sharing information with families -- Teachers make the difference.