Bridging the Reading Gap: Explicit instruction that supports spelling, phonics, morphology, and vocabulary development in grades 4-8

A structured series of ready-to-use lessons that explore the “how” and the “why” of the English language with students. The engaging activities reflect the needs of all students, covering a wide range of abilities. Carefully curated word lists scaffold instruction for emergent to competent readers. The lessons are based on extensive classroom experience and include suggestions from teachers who have used the lessons in real classrooms. An ideal resource for using the spelling block to instruct, strengthen and address gaps in phonics, morphology, and vocabulary knowledge for students in grades 4–8.