Michael Pressley

Michael Pressley

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Michael Pressley, PhD, was University Distinguished Professor, Director of the Doctoral Program in Teacher Education, and Director of the Literacy Achievement Research Center at Michigan State University until his death in 2006. An expert on effective elementary literacy instruction, he was the author or editor of more than 300 journal articles, chapters, and books. Dr. Pressley was the recipient of the 2004 E. L. Thorndike Award (from Division 15 of the American Psychological Association), the highest award given for career research accomplishment in educational psychology.

Richard L. Allington, PhD, is Professor of Literacy Studies in the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education at the University of Tennessee. He has published over 150 articles, chapters, and books, and has twice received the Albert J. Harris Award from the International Reading Association (IRA) for an outstanding contribution to the understanding of the prevention and assessment of reading disabilities. Dr. Allington has served as president of both the IRA and the Literacy Research Association. He is a member of the Reading Hall of Fame.
12th January 2006

Reading Instruction That Works: The Case for Balanced Teaching

Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this widely adopted text provides a comprehensive guide to effective lite... MoreReading Instruction That Works: The Case for Balanced Teaching

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7th June 2001

Learning to Read: Lessons from Exemplary First-Grade Classrooms

An important goal in every first-grade classroom is to get children reading--but how? This book examines current resea... MoreLearning to Read: Lessons from Exemplary First-Grade Classrooms

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1st June 2002

Open Court Classics, Student Anthology, Level 3

Open Court Classics will challenge students to improve their higher-order thinking skills, language skills, and reading ... MoreOpen Court Classics, Student Anthology, Level 3

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1st August 2001

Open Court Reading, Little "Big Books" Pkg. (11 Books), Grade K

Big Books encourage young students to interact with fine literature, explore concepts of book and print awareness, expan... MoreOpen Court Reading, Little "Big Books" Pkg. (11 Books), Grade K

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1st June 2002

Open Court Classics, Student Workbook, Level 3

Depending upon the grade level, students practice the following skills: ? Alphabet Knowledge ? Phonemic Awareness ? Inqu... MoreOpen Court Classics, Student Workbook, Level 3

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1st July 2002

Open Court Classics, Teacher Edition, Level 6

Contains planning, differentiation, and assessment tips that enhance instruction in print and book awareness, letter rec... MoreOpen Court Classics, Teacher Edition, Level 6

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1st June 2002

Open Court Classics, Student Anthology, Level 2

Open Court Classics will challenge students to improve their higher-order thinking skills, language skills, and reading ... MoreOpen Court Classics, Student Anthology, Level 2

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1st June 2002

Open Court Classics, Student Anthology, Level 6

Open Court Classics will challenge students to improve their higher-order thinking skills, language skills, and reading ... MoreOpen Court Classics, Student Anthology, Level 6

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1st July 2002

Open Court Classics, Teacher Edition, Level 3

Contains planning, differentiation, and assessment tips that enhance instruction in print and book awareness, letter rec... MoreOpen Court Classics, Teacher Edition, Level 3

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