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Acknowledgments About the Author INTRODUCTION Chapter One: Planning an Evidence-Based Literacy Block Oral Language Development First and Always Talking, Reading, and Writing Throughout The Lit Six Time Management and The Lit Six Daily Schedules In Closing Chapter Two: The Reading Science Supporting The Lit Six The Four Processing Systems Involved in Reading In Closing Chapter Three: The Writing Science Supporting The Lit Six The Not-So-Simple View of Writing In Closing Chapter Four: Oral Language Development An Introduction to Oral Language Development Important Skills to Teach Strategies in Action Increasing Exposure to Complex Language Structures Comprehension Strategies Presenting Skills In Closing Chapter Five: Read Alouds An Introduction to Read Alouds Strategies in Action In Closing Chapter Six: Shared Reading An Introduction to Shared Reading The Skills Involved Strategies in Action In Closing Chapter Seven: Small Group and Independent Reading An Introduction to Small Group Instruction and Independent Reading Skills to Address Strategies in Action In Closing Chapter Eight: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Word Work An Introduction to Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Word Work Skills Strategies in Action Word Work for Grades 3-8 In Closing Chapter Nine: Language Instruction An Introduction to Language Instruction Strategies in Action In Closing Chapter Ten: Writing An Introduction to Writing Grades K-1 Writing Grades 2-5 Writing Grades 6-8 Writing Writing Instruction-Not Assigning Writing Strategies in Action In Closing Appendix Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Scope & Sequence First Grade Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Scope & Sequence Second Grade Phonics Scope & Sequence Common Roots Most Common Prefixes Most Common Suffixes Elkonin Boxes Summary of Word Reading and Spelling Abilities Based on Ehri's (2005) Four Phases of Development Wheel Map Ladder Map T-Chart for Organizing Information Get the Gist Graphic Organizer Timeline Organizer References Index

Dr. Nancy Akhavan, Ed. D. has spent more than 35 years as an educator and consultant. Dr. Akhavan is the founder of Nancy Akhavan Consulting, Inc. She recently retired from Fresno State as an Associate Professional Emerita. Dr. Akhavan has been a bilingual teacher, principal of three schools, and a district administrator of a large urban district for ELA, math, social studies, science and world languages. She also served as Assistant Superintendent Secondary Division in a large urban school district. Dr. Akhavan is recognized for her expertise in teaching literacy practices and has published thirteen books that focus on literacy instruction that increases student achievement She has worked with districts and county offices in multiple states and internationally to increase student achievement in reading, writing, and in content areas. She continues to provide professional development for leaders and teachers in literacy K-12, early literacy, content area literacy and English language development.