Running Records

<p>The most effective way to understand what a child knows about the reading process is to take a running record. In <em>Running Records</em> Mary Shea demonstrates how teachers can use this powerful tool to design lessons that decrease reading difficulties build on strengths and stimulate motivation ensuring that children develop self-sustaining learning strategies.</p><p>Special Features include: </p><ul> <li>a step-by-step outline for taking efficient running records</li> <li>guidance in running record analysis: readers will learn how to use running record data to determine a child’s level of decoding skill comprehension fluency and overall reading confidence </li> <li>a Companion Website offering videos of the running record process sample running records for analysis and numerous other resources</li> </ul><p>In order to meet the multi-faceted needs of children in today's classrooms teachers must be knowledgeable about literacy concepts. <em>Running Records</em> provides that invaluable knowledge making it an ideal text for literacy courses for pre-service teachers and a key professional reference for in-service teachers. </p>