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by Timothy V. Rasinski (Author), Melissa Cheesman Smith (Author), Melissa Cheesman Smith (Author)
A new addition to the best-selling Daily Word Ladder series, Content Areas will reinforce concepts that students are learning in math, science, and social studies while inviting them to dive into word study! These motivating word-building puzzles build students' awareness of sound-symbol relationships, broaden their vocabulary, and improve spelling skills. Includes new teaching notes to provide extra teaching opportunities!
Author Biography
Dr. Timothy V. Rasinski is a professor of education in the Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies. Dr. Rasinski teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in literacy education. His major interests include working with children who find reading difficult, phonics and reading fluency instruction, and teacher development in literacy education. He has published over 100 articles and 10 books on various aspects of reading education. A past editor of The Reading Teacher, the most widely read journal in reading education in the world, Dr. Rasinski is currently an editor for the Journal of Literacy Research. Rasinski has served as president of the College Reading Association and he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the International Reading Association.
