Language and Literacy Beyond Decoding: Evidence-Based Instruction in Grades PreK-6
Evidence-Based Grades PreK-6: Language and Literacy Beyond Decoding is a teacher reference on developing language comprehension alongside decoding for students in PreK–6. It covers classroom conversations, comprehension strategies, text structure, motivation, assessment, and instruction for multilingual and multidialectal learners, with research reviews and classroom applications in each chapter.
At a glance
- Addresses language comprehension alongside decoding across grades PreK–6.
- Topics include content-rich classroom conversations, comprehension strategies, text structure, motivation, and assessment.
- Discusses support for multilingual and multidialectal learners.
- Chapters include research reviews, classroom applications, guiding questions, and reflection questions.
Reference price: $68.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Covers instructional planning as well as assessment, motivation, and classroom discussion.
- Explicitly considers multilingual and multidialectal learners.
- Chapter features support professional learning and reflection, not just strategy summaries.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | The Guilford Press |
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| Publication date | March 19, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 282 pages |
| Weight listed | 1.32 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 6 x 0.61 x 9 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 1462559603 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1462559602 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- PreK–6 teachers seeking research-informed comprehension instruction.
- School teams planning professional learning within a science-of-reading perspective.
- Educators working with multilingual or multidialectal learners.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a student workbook or ready-to-use lesson-by-lesson curriculum.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book focus on?
It focuses on developing language comprehension alongside decoding and presents instructional approaches for reading comprehension across grades PreK–6.
Does it address multilingual learners?
Yes. The description says it considers support for multilingual and multidialectal learners in depth.
What practical material does each chapter include?
The listing describes guiding questions, research reviews, classroom applications, and reflection questions.
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